Notes and Study material for Exams
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC): Empowering India’s Small Farmers Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, is home to a vast population of small farmers who play a crucial role in the nation’s food security. However, these farmers often face numerous challenges, including limited access to markets, technology, finance, and information, … Read more
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Reclaiming Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Farming Introduction: The world faces an unprecedented challenge in ensuring food security for a growing population while mitigating the environmental impacts of modern agriculture. Conventional farming practices, heavily reliant on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, have led to soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. In … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): A Crop Insurance Safety Net for Indian Farmers Introduction: Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, is susceptible to various risks, including natural calamities, pests, and diseases. These risks can lead to crop failure, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and food security. To mitigate these risks and provide financial protection to … Read more
Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils Introduction India’s vast agricultural landscape, the backbone of its economy and food security, faces a critical challenge: declining soil health. Decades of intensive farming practices, coupled with climate change, have led to soil degradation, impacting crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Recognizing this … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA): Ensuring Fair Prices and Protecting Farmers’ Incomes Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a persistent challenge in ensuring the economic well-being of its farmers. Fluctuating market prices, inadequate storage facilities, and limited access to credit often leave farmers vulnerable to financial distress. Recognizing this critical … Read more
National Bamboo Mission (NBM): Promoting the ‘Green Gold’ of India Introduction India, with its vast and diverse landscapes, harbors a treasure trove of natural resources. Among these, bamboo stands out as a versatile and sustainable resource, earning the moniker “Green Gold.” Recognizing its immense potential, the Indian government launched the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) in … Read more
PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY): A Pension Safety Net for India’s Farmers Introduction India’s agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, sustains a vast population of farmers who contribute significantly to food security. However, the majority of these farmers face economic vulnerabilities, particularly during their post-retirement years. Recognizing this pressing need, the Indian … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Strengthening India’s Farmers Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the country’s workforce and contributes substantially to its GDP. However, Indian farmers face numerous challenges, including low income, indebtedness, and vulnerability to climate change. Recognizing the need to empower and uplift the agricultural … Read more
Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG): Empowering India’s Future Women Introduction: India, a nation on the cusp of transformative change, faces a unique challenge in empowering its adolescent girls. This demographic, often overlooked and marginalized, holds immense potential to contribute to the nation’s progress. Recognizing this potential, the Indian government launched the Scheme for Adolescent Girls … Read more
Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme: Fueling India’s Green Future India, with its burgeoning population and rapidly growing economy, faces a significant challenge in meeting its energy demands while simultaneously mitigating the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption. The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at blending ethanol with petrol, emerges as a … Read more