Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed on 31stOctober across the nation to ...
Answer: a
Explanation:
NITI AAYOG has launched Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index to rank States and UTs that is based on implementation of seven provisions proposed under model APMC Act, joining eNAM initiative, special treatment to fruits and vegetables for marketing and level of taxes in mandis etc.
i. This will reveal ease of doing agribusiness as well as opportunities for farmers to benefit from modern trade and commerce and have wider option for sale of her/his produce.
ii. This will also represent competitiveness, efficiency and transparency in agricultural markets.
iii. The second area of reforms included in the index is relaxation in restrictions related to lease in and lease out agricultural land and change in law to recognize tenant and safeguard land owners liberalization.
iv. The third area included in the index represent freedom given to farmers for felling and transit of trees grown on private land.
v. This Index represents opportunity to diversify farm business.
vi. The Index has a score which can have minimum value “0” implying no reforms and maximum value “100” implying complete reforms in the selected areas.
vii. The state of Maharashtra achieved first rank in implementation of various reforms. The state has implemented most of the marketing reforms and it offers best environment for doing agribusiness among all the states and UTs.