Q. Consider the following statements about Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme:
1. It is a sub-mission under the centrally sponsored scheme– Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana(PKVY).
2. The scheme mainly focuses on the exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs.
3. The scheme has been launched by ministry of Chemicals and fertilisers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme?
Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare during 2020-21
Parent Scheme: It is a sub-mission under the centrally sponsored scheme– Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana(PKVY).
Aim: To promote traditional indigenous practices which give freedom to farmers from externally purchased inputs.
Main Focus of the Scheme: The scheme mainly focuses on the exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass mulching, use of cow dung-urine formulations and other plant-based preparations.
Financial Assistance: Under BPKP, financial assistance of Rs. 12200/ha for 3 years is provided for cluster formation, capacity building and continuous handholding by trained personnel, certification and residue analysis.
Source: ForumIAS
