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  • Which one of the following is n ot an objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?


  • Options
  • A. To achieve convergence ofinvestment in irrigation at the fieldlevel
  • B. To expand cultivable area underirrigation
  • C. To improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water
  • D. To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities

  • Correct Answer
  • To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities 

    Explanation

    The major objective of the PMKSY is to achieve

    ?convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level,

    ?expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet ko pani),

    ?improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water,

    ?enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop),

    ?enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated municipal based water for peri-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in precision irrigation system.

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