Multiple choice

In 2010, which of the following decided to extend its 'Farm Gate to Home Gate' that involves sale of essential commodities at low prices to people in more states in the country?

  1. Agricultural Marketing Information Network (AGMARKNET)

  2. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED)

  3. Food Corporation of India (FCI)

  4. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Explanation

After Delhi, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) on February 21, 2010 has decided to extend its 'Farm Gate to Home Gate (the sale of essential commodities at low prices) to more States to help hold the price line of essential commodities. The scheme will now be taken to Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. Under the campaign, the NAFED procures essential commodities - 20 kitchen basics, including pulses, edible oil, rice and wheat --from farmers directly and sells them to people; thereby eliminating intermediaries who make the process expensive.

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