{"id":78569,"date":"2025-12-18T18:01:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=78569"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:02:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:32:51","slug":"rashtriya-krishi-vikas-yojana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/rashtriya-krishi-vikas-yojana\/","title":{"rendered":"Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Objectives, Features, Funding Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) is a major centrally sponsored scheme of the Government of India aimed at accelerating agricultural growth and improving farmers\u2019 income. The scheme focuses on strengthening agriculture and allied sectors through increased public investment, infrastructure creation, innovation, and state-specific planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By adopting a decentralised and flexible approach, PM-RKVY plays an important role in ensuring food security, rural development, and sustainable agriculture in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The objectives of PM-RKVY focus on inclusive, sustainable, and income-oriented agricultural development:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enhance agricultural productivity and overall farm growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To strengthen agricultural and post-harvest infrastructure and reduce losses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To promote diversification into high-value crops, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage adoption of modern, innovative, and climate-resilient farming practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure efficient and sustainable use of natural resources such as soil and water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce regional disparities in agricultural development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enhance farmers\u2019 income and improve rural livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To promote agribusiness, food processing, and value-chain development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-vikas-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\">PM VIKAS Scheme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana has several important features that make it a comprehensive agricultural development programme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State-Led and Decentralized Approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> States have the flexibility to plan and implement agricultural projects according to local priorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Growth-Oriented Scheme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scheme aims to achieve a sustained annual growth rate of around 4 percent in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wide Sectoral Coverage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It supports crop production, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, organic farming, agricultural research, and marketing infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incentive-Based Funding:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> States receive financial assistance based on their commitment to increasing public investment in agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infrastructure Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Support is provided for irrigation facilities, warehouses, cold storage, soil testing laboratories, rural markets, and farm mechanization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotion of Innovation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourages adoption of modern technologies such as precision farming, climate-resilient agriculture, and digital advisory services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Farmer Welfare and Capacity Building:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes training programmes, extension services, and skill development initiatives for farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for Value Addition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Emphasis on food processing, agribusiness development, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and supply chain strengthening.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-shri-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Funding Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PM-RKVY is a centrally sponsored scheme with a shared funding pattern:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General States: 60 percent Centre and 40 percent State<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North-Eastern and Hilly States: 90 percent Centre and 10 percent State<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Territories: 100 percent central funding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Sub-Schemes under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PM-RKVY comprises of the following schemes:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 97.494%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 96.5932%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Sub-Schemes under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 30.651%;\"><b>Sub-Scheme<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.856%;\"><b>Objectives<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 43.0862%;\"><b>Benefits<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil Health Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve soil fertility and productivity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil testing, soil health cards, nutrient management, and farmer training<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainfed Area Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance productivity in rainfed regions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water conservation, drought-resistant crops, watershed management, and improved farming practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agroforestry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote tree-based farming systems<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of trees with crops, sustainable land use, and additional income sources for farmers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage organic farming<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support for certified organic crops, training, and market linkages for organic produce<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural Mechanization including Crop Residue Management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase farm efficiency and sustainability<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm machinery, mechanized harvesting, crop residue management to reduce stubble burning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per Drop More Crop (Micro Irrigation)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve water use efficiency<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drip and sprinkler irrigation, water-saving technologies, and higher crop productivity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crop Diversification Programme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage cultivation of high-value crops<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotion of horticulture, medicinal plants, pulses, oilseeds, and other remunerative crops<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RKVY DPR Component<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support state-specific agriculture projects<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding for district\/state-level projects based on Annual Action Plans (AAPs) and local needs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30.651%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accelerator Fund for Agri Startups<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.856%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote agripreneurship<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0862%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed funding, incubation support, start-ups in agri-processing, technology, and allied sectors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) boosts agricultural growth and farmers\u2019 income through infrastructure, innovation, state-led planning and sustainable 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