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    Question

    What is the objective of PM krishi sinchayee Yojana,

    which was launched in 2015-16. (i)           To achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level. (ii)          Expand cultivable area under assured irrigation. (iii)         Improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water. (iv)         Enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crops per drop). Choose the correct options from above.
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only i, ii, iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only ii, iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only i, iv Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The major objective of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water, enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop), enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated municipal waste water for peri-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in precision irrigation system. Initially serves as the portal for the entire Components of PMKSY scheme. Since PDMC scheme is implementing under RKVY, Now serving as portal for Per Drop More Crop Scheme for obtaining Physical progress as well DBT data from States and its reporting, dissemination of other aspects of the scheme.

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