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Source: The post on Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes is based on the article “Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024.
Why in the News?
The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare into two umbrella schemes: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY).
About the schemes
1. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY): It is aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture through various flexible initiatives.
Schemes Under PM-RKVY: Soil Health Management, Rainfed Area Development, Agro-Forestry, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, Agricultural Mechanization (including Crop Residue Management), Per Drop More Crop, Crop Diversification Programme, RKVY DPR Component and Accelerator Fund for Agri Startups**.
2. Krishonnati Yojana (KY): It focuses on ensuring food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.
3. Aim: This rationalization aims to make schemes more efficient, aligned with state-specific needs, and responsive to emerging agricultural challenges.
4. Mission Mode Initiatives: Some schemes have been elevated to mission mode, including: National Mission for Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), Clean Plant Program, Digital Agriculture and National Mission for Edible Oil-Oil Seeds (NMEO-OS).
5. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER): A component under KY is modified by adding a Detailed Project Report (MOVCDNER-DPR) component, allowing flexibility to address region-specific challenges.
Objectives of Rationalization
1. It is to avoid Duplication and ensures convergence and prevents overlapping schemes.
2. States can reallocate funds within PM-RKVY based on specific needs.
3. States are encouraged to prepare comprehensive agricultural plans that focus on production, productivity, climate resilience, and value chain development.
4. Tackle challenges like nutrition security, sustainability, and private sector participation.
5. Annual Action Plans (AAP) allows approval of state plans at once, rather than individual scheme-wise approvals.
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