Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), the Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing various Central Sector Schemes in the food processing sector. The PMKSY has the following schemes?
- Mega Food Parks
- Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure
- Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
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Correct AnswerExplanation:
Government is implementing the Central Sector Scheme – PMKSY - with an allocation of Rs. 6,000 crores for the period 2016-20 coterminous with the 14th Finance Commission Cycle. The scheme is expected to benefit 20 lakh farmers and generate 5, 30,500 direct/ indirect employments by the year 2019-20. It also includes:
- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (on going)
- Creation / Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (new)
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (on going)
- Human Resources and Institutions (on going)
PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is expected to leverage investment of Rs. 31,400 crore for handling of 334 lakh MT agro- produce valued at Rs. 1,04,125 crore, benefiting 20 lakh farmers and generating 5,30,500 direct/indirect employment in the country by the year 2019-20.
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By: Pradeep Kumar