71 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana is an umbrella scheme for coverage of more and more area under assured irrigation as early as possible. Which of the following is/are the major components of PMKSY?
i) Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for major and medium irrigation
ii) Per drop more crop for promotion of micro irrigation.
iii) Jal Kranti Abhiyan (JKA) across the nation to preserve the precious water.
a) 1, ii only
71 Ans A
Explanation:
Pradhan MantriKrishiSinchaiYojana
PMKSY conceived in 2015 is an umbrella scheme for coverage of more and more area under assured irrigation as early as possible.
Its major components are:
I. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for major and medium irrigation including National; projects.
II. HarKhetKoPani which includes command area development and water management (CAD&WM) works. Surface minor irrigation, irrigation through groundwater and repair, renovation and restoration (RRR) of water bodies.
III. Per drop more crop for promotion of micro irrigation and
IV. Watershed development for rain water harvesting, effective management of the run-off water, prevention of soil erosion, regeneration of natural vegetation and recharging of the ground water table