CAPF AC 2025 Q20: Indian Economy – Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes
- (a) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
- (b) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
- (c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY)
- (d) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Answer: (a) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Explanation
Farm-to-retail infrastructure
How to think: the clue is 'farm to retail', which means the whole chain: collection, processing, storage and transport.
This is the aim of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
| Scheme | Ministry | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana | Food Processing Industries | Modern infrastructure and supply chain from farm gate to retail outlet |
| Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana | Agriculture | State-level farm development projects |
| PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana | Agriculture | Pension for small and marginal farmers |
| Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana | Agriculture | Organic farming clusters |
SAMPADA stands for Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters.
Answer: (a) PMKSY.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. PM Kisan SAMPADA builds modern infrastructure and the supply chain from farm to retail.
- (b) Incorrect. RKVY funds state agricultural development projects.
- (c) Incorrect. PM-KMY is a pension scheme for farmers.
- (d) Incorrect. PKVY promotes organic farming.
Key point
PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Ministry of Food Processing Industries): mega food parks, cold chains, integrated cold chain and value addition, food processing units, backward and forward linkages.
Remember
Farm to retail supply chain = PM Kisan SAMPADA (food processing).
Common mistakes
- Confusing this scheme with PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, which has a similar abbreviation.
- Choosing RKVY because it sounds like a general farm scheme.
- Forgetting that this scheme belongs to food processing, not agriculture.
Exam tip
Educated guess: 'supply chain' and 'retail' point to processing and logistics. Pension and organic farming are clearly different.
Sources
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana scheme guidelines
- PIB, Ministry of Food Processing Industries: PMKSY progress