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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: PM-RKVY, KY
Why in the News?
The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare into two umbrella schemes:
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) – A cafeteria scheme aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture.
- Krishonnati Yojana (KY) – Focuses on food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.
About PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY):
| Details | |
| Objective | To promote sustainable agriculture and improve agricultural productivity. |
| Total Proposed Expenditure | Rs 1,01,321.61 crore (combined with Krishonnati Yojana). |
| Central Share (DA&FW) | Rs 57,074.72 crore under PM-RKVY. |
| Key Initiatives under PM-RKVY |
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| Key Focus | Sustainable agricultural practices, soil health, water conservation, crop diversification, organic farming, and agricultural mechanization. |
| Flexibility for States | Increased flexibility for state governments to reallocate funds based on unique requirements of the states. |
| Implementation Method | Funds allocated to states, with state governments developing Comprehensive Strategic Documents addressing crop production, climate resilience, and value chains. |
| Benefits | Avoid duplication, ensure convergence, and streamline the approval process for quicker implementation of Annual Action Plans (AAP). |
Schemes merged into Krishonnati Yojana (KY):
- National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
- National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP)
- Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
- National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
- National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology (NMAET)
- Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)
PYQ:[2014] Consider the following pairs:
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of these |
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