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Which of the following is a primary objective of the PM-PRANAM scheme launched to promote sustainable agriculture?
To increase chemical fertilizer usage
To reduce the subsidy burden of chemical fertilizers
To provide free electricity to farmers
To promote export of organic crops
To reduce the subsidy burden of chemical fertilizers
The PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) scheme incentivizes states and union territories to promote balanced nutrient management and alternative fertilizers. A core objective of this initiative is to reduce the massive chemical fertilizer subsidy burden on the national exchequer.
The PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) scheme incentivizes states and union territories to promote balanced nutrient management and alternative fertilizers. A core objective of this initiative is to reduce the massive chemical fertilizer subsidy burden on the national exchequer.
Flagship agricultural and developmental schemes in India are formulated by central ministries in coordination with state governments to meet sustainable development goals and fiscal rationalization targets.
PM-PRANAM stands for PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth.
The scheme incentivizes states to adopt alternative fertilizers and reduce chemical fertilizer consumption.
It aims to lower the central government's fertilizer subsidy burden by sharing savings with states.
Fifty percent of the fertilizer subsidy saved by a state in a particular year is passed on to it as a grant under the scheme.
Option A is incorrect as the scheme seeks to decrease, not increase, chemical fertilizer usage.
Option C and Option D are incorrect because the scheme's core mandate centers on fertilizer rationalization and soil health rather than free electricity or export policies.
B is correct тАФ The PM-PRANAM scheme was launched to reduce the subsidy burden of chemical fertilizers by encouraging balanced fertilization and alternative nutrient usage.
Questions on recent welfare and agricultural schemes are frequent in Indian competitive exams. Review related initiatives like the Soil Health Card Scheme, PM-KISAN, and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana for comprehensive coverage.
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