CDS 2025 · PYQ · Government Schemes / Agriculture · medium
The objective of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) launched by the Central Government in 2015 – 16 is:
A.To make agriculture more modern and globally competitive.
B.To make available better access to irrigation and increased water capacity.
C.To promote organic farming in the country.✓ Correct
D.To reduce the dependence of agriculture on monsoon.
Explanation
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) was launched by the Central Government in 2015-16 as a sub-component of the Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme under the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). The primary objective of PKVY is to promote organic farming in the country through adoption of organic village by cluster approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification. It aims to improve soil health, produce chemical-free agricultural produce, and develop sustainable organic farming practices. Hence, promoting organic farming is the correct objective.
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