Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana :Allotment under ‘Per Drop More Crop’

allotment under per drop more crop

Question : ‘Per Drop More Crop’ is the component of which scheme ?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
(b) Uttar Pradesh Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
(c) Madhya Pradesh Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
(d) None of the above
Answer : (a)
Related facts :

  • On june,2020 Central government has allocated Rs 4,000 crore as annual allotment to states for the current financial year under ”Per Drop More Crop” .
  • ‘Per Drop More Crop’ is the component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.
  • PMKSY- PDMC(Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Per Drop More Crop) focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation technologies viz. Drip and Sprinkler irrigation systems.
  • Drip micro irrigation technique not only helps in water saving but also in reducing fertilizer usage, labour expenses and other input costs.
  • During the last five years (2015-16 to 2019-20), an area of 46.96 lakh ha. has been covered under Micro Irrigation through PMKSY-PDMC.

Link :
https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1562545