Which scheme in Assam promotes organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices?

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Mukhyamantri Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

The correct answer is: a) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY).

PKVY is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015 to promote organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices. The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers who adopt organic farming practices. It also provides training and support to farmers to help them switch to organic farming.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Mukhyamantri Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (MSGUY) is a scheme launched by the Government of Assam to promote rural development. The scheme provides financial assistance to gram panchayats to undertake various development activities.
  • Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India to promote agricultural development. The scheme provides financial assistance to states to undertake various agricultural development activities.
  • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India to provide crop insurance to farmers. The scheme provides insurance cover to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities.
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