Q. Consider the following statements regarding Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY):
1.It is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2015.
2.It provides certification via the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Operated under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3.Only farmers with more than five hectares of farmland are eligible to participate in PKVY clusters and receive assistance under the scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: PKVY is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2015 that promotes organic farming through cluster-based approaches.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It provides certification via the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), which is a farmer-centric, trust-based certification method. The system is operated under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Statement 3 is incorrect: PKVY is open to all farmers and institutions with landholdings of up to two hectares, not limited to those with more than five hectares.
Source: PIB
