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The document summarizes key initiatives by the Indian government in June 2020 related to agriculture and the environment. It announces liberalizing regulations for farmers, approving ordinances to facilitate barrier-free agricultural trade and empowering farmers to engage with processors. It also discusses World Environment Day and conserving urban forests to improve air quality in cities.

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JUNE 2020 2
•MNRE issues advisory against fraudulent websites for registration under PM- KUSUM Scheme •Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) •Ministry of New &Renewable Energy ( MNRE)
•Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bhutan on Cooperation in the areas of Environment •Memorandum of Understanding covering the following areas of environment has been considered: • Air; • Waste; • Chemical Management; • Climate Change;
• Regulatory environment liberalized for farmers through amendment to Essential Commodities Act • With the amendment to Essential Commodities Act, commodities like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes will be removed from list of essential commodities. • This will remove fears of private investors of excessive regulatory interference in their business operations. • The freedom to produce, hold, move, distribute and supply will lead to harnessing of economies of scale and attract private sector/foreign direct investment into agriculture sector. • It will help drive up investment in cold storages and modernization of food supply chain.
•Barrier-free trade in agriculture produce •Cabinet approved 'The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020'. • It will also promote barrier-free inter-state and intra-state trade and commerce outside the physical premises of markets notified under State Agricultural Produce Marketing legislations •One India, One Agriculture Market
•Farmers empowered to engage with processors, aggregators, wholesalers, large retailers, exporters •Cabinet approved ‘The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020’. •It enable the farmer to access modern technology and better inputs. • It will reduce cost of marketing and improve income of farmers.
•A series of steps were announced as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to provide a boost to those engaged in agriculture and allied activities. •These include provision of concessional credit through Kisan Credit Cards, financing facility for agri-infra projects, Pradhan Mantri MatsyaSampadaYojana and other measures to strengthen fisheries, vaccination against Foot & Mouth Disease and Brucellosis, Herbal Cultivation promotion, boost to beekeeping, Operation Green etc.
•Through PM KISAN, over 9.54 crorefarmer families(as on first June 2020) have benefited and an amount of Rs. 19,515 crore has been disbursed so far during the lockdown period. • An Amount of Rs. 8090 crore has been paid during lockdown period under PMFBY.
•World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5th June every year. •This year’s theme is ‘Biodiversity’. In view of the prevalent situation due to COVID-19 pandemic the ministry will be holding virtual celebrations of World Environment Day on this year’s theme themewith focus on Nagar Van (Urban Forests). •all these cities have gardens but not forest. The urban forest will help in creating and enhancing the lung capacities of these cities.