Consider the following statements regarding the SARTHI initiative for agriculture and rural security :
1. It relies on sandbox approach, which restricts unconventional methods to influence insurance policies.
2. It was launched in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support climate-resilient farming practices in rural India.
3. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c ) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question

Consider the following statements regarding the SARTHI initiative for agriculture and rural security :
1. It relies on sandbox approach, which restricts unconventional methods to influence insurance policies.
2. It was launched in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support climate-resilient farming practices in rural India.
3. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c ) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Tribal Affairs Agri-Insurance Sandbox Framework Platform SARTHI and Learning Management System (LMS) Platform for the farming community under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Statement 1 is not correct: The sandbox approach in innovation and policy contexts generally encourages experimentation with unconventional or emerging methods in a controlled environment, especially in sectors like insurance, finance, and agriculture tech. It does not restrict them but instead allows for testing new ideas without the full burden of regulations.

Statement 2 is not correct: SARTHI is an Indian government initiative, not a joint project with FAO.SARTHI was launched in collaboration with UNDP India. SARTHI extends coverage to health, life, home, shop, agriculture implements, motor, and parametric products. SARTHI can be accessed via the AIDE app available on Android App Store.

Statement 3 is correct: SARTHI promotes climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihood security, and sustainable farming&mdash;clearly aligning with SDG 13: Climate Action.

Government Schemes and Initiatives

SARTHI initiative for agriculture and rural security

Website Link

Test Your Knowledge

Student Resources


M Question 1	⏱ 0
Consider the following statements regarding the SARTHI initiative for agriculture and rural security : 1. It relies on sandbox approach, which restricts unconventional methods to influence insurance policies. 2. It was launched in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support climate-resilient farming practices in rural India. 3. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c ) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3