Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village. Concept?
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UPSC Civil Services preparation
- AEncouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
- BInvolving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable costCorrect
- CEarmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
- DIdentifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies
Explanation
The main objective of the 'Seed Village Concept' is to promote the production of quality seeds by farmers themselves at the village level. It aims to empower farmers by training them in scientific methods of seed production, processing, and storage. The certified seeds produced by these trained farmers can then be used for their own cultivation and also supplied to other farmers in the same or nearby villages, ensuring timely availability of quality seeds at affordable prices. This reduces dependency on external sources and promotes self-sufficiency in seed production.
Options A, C, and D describe partial aspects or misrepresent the core objective of community-based quality seed production and distribution.
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