Govt Exams
KCC facilitates credit for agricultural production (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides), farm maintenance, and agricultural asset acquisition with simplified documentation.
Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest sugarcane producing state in India after Maharashtra, contributing significantly to the national sugarcane production.
NMSA operates through three sub-missions: Soil Health Management, Agro-forestry, and Agricultural Extension to promote sustainable farming practices.
PMFBY covers food crops (cereals, pulses) and oilseeds. Ornamental plants and flowers are horticulture crops typically not covered under this scheme.
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible small and marginal farmers in three installments of ₹2,000 each. Later, it was extended to all landholding farmers.
The Soil Health Card scheme provides farmers with periodic information on soil nutrient content, organic matter, and recommendations for appropriate nutrient management.
PMFBY specifically aims to provide crop insurance at affordable premiums (1.5-5.5% depending on crop type) and standardized sum insured across the country.
RKVY was launched in 2007 as a centrally sponsored scheme to accelerate agricultural growth across states through multi-state and state-specific programs.
PMKSY focuses on irrigation infrastructure and efficiency through its three main components: Per Drop More Crop, AIBP, and Groundwater Management. Direct Benefit Transfer is not a component of PMKSY.
PKVY aims to promote organic farming by encouraging farmers to adopt organic practices and obtain organic certification to access premium markets.