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Agro-startups and rural enterprises are becoming increasingly vital for rural development in India. They address the critical challenges faced by rural sector in India. These ventures bring in technological innovations such as precision farming, IT-based monitoring system and data-driven decision making tools that enhance productivity and resource efficiency. By streamlining supply chains and creating direct market linkages, they ensure better pricing for farmers and reduce dependency on traditional intermediaries. Such enterprises contribute actively to employment generation in the rural areas. The government has demonstrated a continuous policy and financial support for agri-startups and entrepreneurs through various programs like RKVY-RAFTAAR, the Agri-infrastructure fund and Agri-SURE.
On the basis of given text and common understanding, answer the following questions: (a) Explain, how agro-startups address the critical challenges faced by the agricultural sector. (b) Comment on the role of government in supporting agro-startups and entrepreneurs in India.
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