Context:
The Union Cabinet decided to merge all Central schemes in the agriculture sector into 2 new schemes, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY).
These Schemes are implemented through the State Governments.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY):
- Objective – Promote sustainable agriculture.
- Components – Includes 9 schemes such as Soil Health Management, Rainfed Area Development, and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.
- States have flexibility to re-allocate funds among components based on specific needs.
Krishonnati Yojana (KY):
- Objective – Address food security and agricultural self-sufficiency in India.
- Components – Includes 9 components like National Food Security & Nutrition Mission and Digital Agriculture Mission.
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
What is/are the advantages/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ scheme?
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides the farmers’ access to a nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2017 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
