The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) launched in 2015-16 by the Central Government is aimed to:
- A. make agriculture more modern and globally competitive.
- B. provide improved access to irrigation and enhanced water efficiency.
- C. support promotion of organic farming in the country. ✓
- D. reduce depends of agriculture on monsoon.
Correct Answer: C. support promotion of organic farming in the country.
Explanation
PKVY is an initiative to promote organic farming in India through a cluster approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification.
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