AHMEDABAD: Rs 332.87 crore have been released to seven north eastern states for extending green revolution in the current financial year (2011-12) as on 20.1.2012. Under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana ( RKVY) Rs 400 crore have been earmarked for this sub-scheme for this year. The programme targets improvement in the rice based cropping system in the selected states. Receiving more than twice the rainfall compared to the northwestern states, the seven states have relative advantage for sustainable production of rice, banana, sugarcane and aquaculture. Good quality ground water aquifers, and vast resources of social capital are the other advantage. The agricultural productivity in this region is comparatively low in spite of the adequate availability of natural resources required for higher production. The scheme is aimed at increasing crop productivity of the region by intensive cultivation through promotion of recommended agricultural technologies and package of practices.
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