With reference to the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), consider the following statements: 1. It is the first scheme focused solely on agriculture and allied sectors, inspired by NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme. 2. The scheme aims to cover all districts of India with low cropping intensity and high productivity. 3. It will be implemented for six years starting from 2025–26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: PMDDKY is indeed inspired by the Aspirational Districts Programme and is the first of its kind focusing solely on agriculture and allied sectors.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme targets 100 low-performing districts, not all districts, and specifically focuses on low productivity, low cropping intensity, and poor credit access.
Statement 3 is correct: The scheme has a budget of Rs. 24,000 crore per year for six years starting from 2025–26.

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