The correct answer is: A. 2012-13
The Submission Yojana on Agriculture Mechanism (SYAM) is a scheme implemented by the Government of Chhattisgarh to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment. The scheme was launched in the year 2012-13 with an initial outlay of Rs. 100 crore. The scheme has been extended for the next five years with an outlay of Rs. 500 crore.
The scheme is aimed at promoting mechanization in agriculture and reducing the drudgery of farmers. Under the scheme, farmers can avail a subsidy of up to 50% on the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment. The subsidy is available to farmers who own less than 2 hectares of land.
The scheme has been well-received by farmers in Chhattisgarh. In the first two years of its implementation, the scheme has benefited over 1 lakh farmers. The scheme has helped to improve the productivity of agriculture in the state.
The following are the options for the question:
- A. 2012-13
- B. 2013-14
- C. 2014-15
- D. 2015-16
- E. None of these
Option A is the correct answer as the SYAM scheme was launched in the year 2012-13. Option B is incorrect as the scheme was not launched in the year 2013-14. Option C is incorrect as the scheme was not launched in the year 2014-15. Option D is incorrect as the scheme was not launched in the year 2015-16. Option E is incorrect as the scheme was launched in the year 2012-13.