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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

Highlights of the scheme To focus on faster completion of ongoing Major and Medium Irrigation including National Projects. Creation of new water sources through Minor Irrigation (both surface and ground water) Command area development, strengthening and creation of distribution network from source to the farm. Promoting efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain – guns in the farm (Jal Sinchan) Water lifting devices like diesel/ electric/ solar pumpsets including water carriage pipes, underground piping system. Extension activities for promotion of scientific moisture conservation and agronomic measures Effective management of runoff water and improved soil & moisture conservation activities such as ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, rain water harvesting, in – situ moisture conservation and other allied activities on watershed basis. Converging with MGNREGS for creation of water source to full potential in identified backward rainfed blocks including renovation of traditional water bodies Funding pattern Agencies involved Challenges

Unified Package Insurance Scheme

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Highlights of the scheme Scope of coverage Challenges

PM Fasal Bima Yojana

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Highlights of the scheme Kharif crops : 2% Rabi crops : 1.5% Horti cultural crops:5% Farmers to be covered Farmers in the notified area who possess a Crop Loan account/KCC account (called as Loanee Farmers) to whom credit limit is sanctioned/renewed for the notified crop during the crop season. And such other farmers whom the Government may decide to include from time to time. Voluntary coverage may be obtained by all farmers not covered above, including Crop KCC/Crop Loan Account holders whose credit limit is not renewed. Risks covered under the scheme Price risks are not covered in the scheme.