The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) launched in 2015 – 16 by the Central Government is aimed to :
A.make agriculture more modern and globally competitive.
B.provide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency.
C.support promotion of organic farming in the country.✓ Correct
D.reduce dependence of agriculture on monsoon.
Explanation
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) was launched in 2015-16 as a sub-component of the Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme under the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Its primary aim is to promote organic farming through the adoption of organic villages by cluster approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification. The scheme encourages farmers to adopt traditional/indigenous practices of organic farming, reducing chemical fertiliser use. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) addresses irrigation and water efficiency, which is a different scheme.
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