Schemes for farmers to enhance agricultural productivity
Schemes for farmers to enhance agricultural productivity
PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (2015) - Aims to expand the cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet Ko Pani). - Promotes water use efficiency through the "Per Drop More Crop" approach. PM Fasal Bima Yojana (2016) - Provides crop insurance without a cap on premiums. - Ensures uniform crop insurance coverage for natural calamities and post-harvest losses. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (2015) - Part of the Soil Health Management (SHM) component under the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). - Promotes organic farming through the adoption of organic villages using a cluster approach. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (2019) - Targets small and marginal farmers (aged 18 to 40 years). - Offers a voluntary and contributory pension scheme with a matching contribution from the central government. - Ensures a minimum monthly pension of ₹3,000 after the age of 60, with provisions for the spouse in case of the beneficiary's death. PM-KISAN Yo…