CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which scheme the union ministry launched recently for the welfare of farmers?
A
Sarkari Yojana scheme
B
Pradhan Mantri Yojana
C
Mudhra bank yojana
D
e-Krishi Samvad
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government with a view to augment the income of the Small and Marginal farmers has approved a Central Sector Scheme, namely, “Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)” in the current financial year. The Scheme takes effect from 01.12.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Government has rolled out a number of new initiatives like Soil Health Card Scheme, Neem Coated Urea, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Interest Subvention Scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana The main objective of the scheme is to transfer an amount of Rupees 6000 to the account of farmers annually.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day event titled “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” on 17th October 2022 at Mela Ground, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi. On this occasion, Shri Modi will release Rs. 16, 000 Crores under the PM-KISAN flagship scheme as 12th instalment through Direct Benefit Transfer.

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