Question:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the 'Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav Scheme'?
A. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi in the year 2017
B. The scheme envisages scientists to select villages and remain in touch with the farmers of the selected villages
C. The scheme focuses on providing information to farmers on technical and other related aspects through personal visits or telephonically
D. Scientists may perform the functions with the help of KVKs and ATMA
E. Motto of the scheme is "Lab to Land"
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) was launched on 25 July 2015 by PM Narendra Modi (teams of 4 scientists adopt 5 villages).
  • A only
  • B, C only
  • C only
  • D, E only
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) is an innovative flagship agricultural extension initiative conceptualized by ICAR.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Evaluating the scheme details:
- Statement A is NOT correct: The 'Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav' initiative was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th July 2015 at Patna (during the 87th ICAR Foundation Day), not in 2017.
- Statements B, C, D, and E are correct: Under MGMG, multidisciplinary teams of 4 agricultural scientists from ICAR institutes and State Agricultural Universities adopt a cluster of 5 villages to provide direct farm advisory, technical knowledge, and diagnostic support in collaboration with KVKs and ATMA under the motto of 'Lab to Land'.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Therefore, statement A only is NOT correct.
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