Question

    The ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)’ has been extended till March 2026 with an allocation of Rs 4,600 crore. The scheme aims for the overall growth and development of the ______________.

    A Irrigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Seeds & Fertilizers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Storage facility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Food processing sector Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)’ has been extended till March 2026 with an allocation of Rs 4,600 crore. It is administered by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The scheme aims for the overall growth and development of the food processing sector. In 2017, the Central Government launched SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters) with an allocation of Rs 6,000 crore.

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