Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 2

The correct answer is An agricultural project to boost the production of fruits and vegetables.

• Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MagNet) is a project that will boost the production of fruits and vegetables in the state.
• The project cost is around Rs 1000 Crores out of which 70% i.e. Rs 700 crores will be provided by the Asian Development Bank.
• The Maharashtrian Government will fund the remaining amount of Rs 300 crores.
• According to estimates around 35% of these perishable items are destroyed during the process of handling and storage.
• The small and marginal farmers will be provided with incentives at different stages after estimating these losses.
• This project will be implemented in all the districts of Maharashtra for the next six years.