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    Question

    Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has been formulated with the vision of extending the coverage of irrigation ‘Har Khet ko pani’ and improving water use efficiency ‘More crop per drop’ in a focused manner with end to end solution on source creation, distribution, management, field application and extension activities.

    PMKSY has been formulated amalgamating ongoing schemes

    viz. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of the__________________, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of Department of Land Resources (DoLR) and the On Farm Water Management (OFWM) of_____________.
    A Ministry of Water Resources, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Department of Agriculture and Cooperation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Water Resources Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Ministry of River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR), Ministry of Water Resources Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Launched on 1st July, 2015 with the motto of "Har Khet Ko Paani", the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is being implemented to expand cultivated area with assured irrigation, reduce wastage of water and improve water use efficiency. PMKSY not only focuses on creating sources for assured irrigation, but also creating protective irrigation by harnessing rain water at micro level through "Jal Sanchay" and "Jal Sinchan". Micro irrigation is also incentivized through subsidy to ensure "Per drop-More crop". Components of PMKSY ·   Water Resource  : Source augmentation, distribution, ground water development, lift irrigation, diversion of water from water plenty to water scarce areas, supplementing rain water harvesting beyond IWMP, MGNREGA, repair, restoration, renovation of traditional water bodies. ·  Per Drop More Crop   (Micro Irrigation): Installation of Micro Irrigation Systems (Drip & Sprinkler) in fields, extension activities, coordination & management. ·  Watershed  : Ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, water harvesting structure, livelihood support activities and other watershed works.

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