The correct answer is: d) All of the above
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India launched in 2015 with the objective of ensuring water for all and making agriculture more remunerative for farmers. The scheme aims to expand irrigation coverage, improve water-use efficiency, promote rainwater harvesting, and modernize irrigation practices.
The PMKSY has four components:
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana â Per Drop More Crop (PMKSY-PDMC): This component aims to expand irrigation coverage by providing financial assistance to farmers for installing micro-irrigation systems such as drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, and fertigation.
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana â Integrated Watershed Management (PMKSY-IWRM): This component aims to improve water-use efficiency by promoting rainwater harvesting, watershed development, and water conservation.
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana â Mission for Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture (PMKSY-MSIA): This component aims to modernize irrigation practices by promoting the use of precision agriculture technologies such as remote sensing, soil mapping, and crop modeling.
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana â National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (PMKSY-NMSA): This component aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices such as organic farming, climate-resilient agriculture, and biodiversity conservation.
The PMKSY has been implemented in all states and union territories of India. The scheme has been successful in expanding irrigation coverage, improving water-use efficiency, and promoting rainwater harvesting. The PMKSY has also helped in modernizing irrigation practices and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
The PMKSY has been well-received by farmers and has been instrumental in improving agricultural productivity and incomes. The scheme has also helped in reducing the dependence of farmers on monsoon rains and has made agriculture more resilient to climate change.