The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is a comprehensive Central government scheme to promote which one of the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Organic farming to ensure inclusive and integrated development of agriculture.
The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched by the Central government in 2015, promotes organic farming (‘paramparagat’ means traditional). Farmers form clusters and switch to chemical-free farming with organic manure and natural pest control; the scheme helps them with inputs, training, certification of the produce and its marketing.