Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) - Key Facts & Figures

Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) - Key Facts & Figures:

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Program Overview:

• Launched by ICAR in 1995 .
• Named the Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP).
• Focus on technological interventions emphasizing stability, sustainability, and productivity for small-farm production systems .

Goals and Implementation:

• Aims to introduce and integrate appropriate technologies .
• Ensures maintenance of productivity and profitability considering environmental issues.
• Facilitates adoption of post-harvest technologies for conservation and on-farm value addition.
• Supports the adoption of technologies for removing drudgery and increasing farm women's efficiency and income.

Expansion and Support:

• The project was later upscaled to 70 centres .
• Funded by the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) .

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Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) - Multiple Choice Questions:

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In which year was the Technology Assessment and Refinement-Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) launched by ICAR?

A) 1985

B) 1990

C) 1995

D) 2000

Correct Answer: C) 1995

What is the primary focus of the TAR-IVLP program?

A) Large-scale industrial agriculture

B) Stability, sustainability, and productivity of small-farm production systems

C) Export-oriented agricultural production

D) Biofuel production

Correct Answer: B) Stability, sustainability, and productivity of small-farm production systems

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the TAR-IVLP program?

A) Introduction and integration of inappropriate technologies

B) Facilitation of post-harvest technologies for value addition

C) Removal of drudgery and increased efficiency for farm women

D) Maintenance of productivity and profitability with environmental considerations

Correct Answer: A) Introduction and integration of inappropriate technologies

How was the TAR-IVLP project expanded?

A) It was limited to a few selected states

B) Upscaled to 70 centres

C) Expanded internationally

D) Reduced in scope due to budget cuts

Correct Answer: B) Upscaled to 70 centres

What organization provided funding for the upscale of the TAR-IVLP project?

A) World Bank

B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C) National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP)

D) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Correct Answer: C) National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP)