2025 · Q59
The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) launched in 2015–16 by the Central Government is aimed to:
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- Amake agriculture more modern and globally competitive.
- Bprovide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency.
- Csupport promotion of organic farming in the country.
- Dreduce dependence of agriculture on monsoon.
Explanation
The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015-16, supports the promotion of organic farming through cluster-based formation of farmers and Participatory Guarantee System certification. It is not a scheme for farm modernisation, irrigation projects or reducing dependence on the monsoon. Under the scheme, farmers are organised into clusters of 20 hectares each for organic certification.