⚡ Topic 06 of 6 · Chapter 03 · Quick Revision
Government Schemes & Quick Revision
PM-KISAN, PMFBY, MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, and complete quick revision for exams.
📋 Key Government Schemes for Agriculture
| Scheme | Full Form | Launched | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM-KISAN | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi | 2019 | ₹6,000/year direct income support to farmers in 3 instalments of ₹2,000 |
| PMFBY | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana | 2016 | Crop insurance — farmer pays 2% premium for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi crops |
| MGNREGA | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act | 2005 | 100 days guaranteed employment per year to rural households at minimum wage |
| PMGSY | Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana | 2000 | All-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages |
| PMKSY | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana | 2015 | “Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop” — irrigation to every farm |
| e-NAM | Electronic National Agriculture Market | 2016 | Online trading platform for agricultural produce — connects 1000+ mandis |
| RKVY | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana | 2007 | Incentivise states to increase agricultural investment |
| NFSM | National Food Security Mission | 2007 | Increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals |
| ATMA | Agricultural Technology Management Agency | 2005 | Extension services to farmers at district level |
| Soil Health Card | — | 2015 | Provides soil health report to farmers — recommends fertiliser use |
✅ Complete Chapter 03 Revision Checklist
✅ Agriculture employs ~45% workforce but contributes ~15% to GDP
✅ Kharif crops: June-July sown; September-October harvested (Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane)
✅ Rabi crops: October-November sown; March-April harvested (Wheat, Mustard, Gram)
✅ India = largest producer of Cotton, Jute, Pulses
✅ Green Revolution: M.S. Swaminathan; HYV seeds; 1960s-70s
✅ White Revolution: Dr. Verghese Kurien; Operation Flood (1970); Amul
✅ India = world’s largest milk producer
✅ Blue Revolution = Fisheries; India = 3rd largest fish producer
✅ MSP recommended by CACP; approved by CCEA; 23 crops covered
✅ APMC = Agricultural Produce Market Committee
✅ e-NAM launched April 2016 — online agricultural market
✅ Farm Laws 2020 repealed November 2021
✅ NABARD established July 12, 1982 (Shivaraman Committee)
✅ Kisan Credit Card launched 1998-99; interest rate 4%
✅ PM-KISAN: ₹6,000/year to farmers (2019)
✅ PMFBY: Crop insurance; 2% premium for Kharif (2016)
✅ MGNREGA: 100 days guaranteed employment (2005)
✅ Kharif crops: June-July sown; September-October harvested (Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane)
✅ Rabi crops: October-November sown; March-April harvested (Wheat, Mustard, Gram)
✅ India = largest producer of Cotton, Jute, Pulses
✅ Green Revolution: M.S. Swaminathan; HYV seeds; 1960s-70s
✅ White Revolution: Dr. Verghese Kurien; Operation Flood (1970); Amul
✅ India = world’s largest milk producer
✅ Blue Revolution = Fisheries; India = 3rd largest fish producer
✅ MSP recommended by CACP; approved by CCEA; 23 crops covered
✅ APMC = Agricultural Produce Market Committee
✅ e-NAM launched April 2016 — online agricultural market
✅ Farm Laws 2020 repealed November 2021
✅ NABARD established July 12, 1982 (Shivaraman Committee)
✅ Kisan Credit Card launched 1998-99; interest rate 4%
✅ PM-KISAN: ₹6,000/year to farmers (2019)
✅ PMFBY: Crop insurance; 2% premium for Kharif (2016)
✅ MGNREGA: 100 days guaranteed employment (2005)