Which of the following programme is not associated with the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

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UKPSC Combined Upper PCS (Prelims) Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-I (Held On: 14 Jul, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

RAD – Rainfed Area Development
- Associated with NMSA.
- A core component of NMSA.
- Focuses on integrated farming systems in rainfed areas.
SHC – Soil Health Card Scheme
- Closely linked to NMSA objectives, although technically a standalone scheme.
- Promotes sustainable agriculture by improving soil health, which is one of NMSA’s goals.
RKVY – Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- While it is not a direct component of NMSA, it has been used to fund projects under sustainable agriculture.
- It has some convergence with NMSA goals.
- However, it is a broader scheme, not specific to climate-resilient or sustainable agriculture.
PM-KSY – Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
- This is a separate scheme with the primary objective of “Har Khet Ko Pani” – ensuring water to every farm. Hence, option 4 is correct.
- Focus is on irrigation expansion and efficiency, not directly under NMSA’s structure.
- While water-use efficiency is relevant to sustainability, PM-KSY is not a component of NMSA.