Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said his ministry is working towards achieving the goal of doubling farmers' income by 2020 and several schemes are being implemented in this regard.
A seven-point strategy including 'Per drop more crop' approach is being followed to achieve the goal, he said at the meeting of a Parliamentary Consultative Committee.
"The government has launched a number of schemes and programmes to double farmers' income," Singh said in a statement.
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Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, Soil Health Card, Neem-Coated Urea and e-NAM schemes are aimed at improving the crop productivity and earnings of farmers, he added.
A separate committee is also studying how to increase farmers' income, he added.
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