Micro Irrigation Scheme and Shakam Bhary Yojana

10 Questions

What is the main objective of the Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) initiated in 2007-2008?

To help the agriculture sector achieve a 4% annual growth rate.

Which locations have Quality Control Laboratories (QCL) for fertilizers under RKVY?

Raigarh and Rajnandgaon

Where is the Bio Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory located?

Raipur

List the types of Quality Control Laboratories (QCL) present in Raipur.

Bio Pesticide, Plant conservation, Seed, Plant Protection

Which category under QCL does the testing of agricultural equipment fall into and where is it located?

Testing Laboratory (TL); Raipur

Identify the locations of Plant Protection Quality Control Laboratories mentioned in RKVY.

Raipur and Rajnandgaon

What type of Quality Control Laboratory is located at Raigarh?

Fertilizer

How many units of free electricity per year are provided for a 3HP pump under RKVY?

6000 units

What is the difference in free electricity units provided per year between a 3HP and a 5HP pump?

1500 units

List the locations where seed Quality Control Laboratories and Testing Laboratories are found.

Raipur, 26, BP Jagdalpur, Ambikapur

Study Notes

Micro Irrigation Scheme

Objective: To provide sprinkler irrigation systems to small-marginal farmers, promoting irrigation using less water in other areas.
Implemented in 2013-14.
Concession and subsidy provisions vary based on farmer type:
- Small-marginal farmers: 70% concession, with 33% central share and 37% state share.
- Other farmers: 50% concession, with 27% central share and 23% state share.

Shakam Bhary Yojana

Launched in 2005.
Objective: To provide irrigation facilities to farmers, including electric submersible pumps, diesel pumps, petrol pumps, and well construction.
Provision: Discount on purchase of pumps and well construction.
- 15% discount on pump purchases (up to ₹16,875).
- 50% discount on well construction (up to ₹2,250).

Samriddhi Yo Jana (Indira Khet Ganga Yojana)

Objective: Prevention of famine in rain shadow areas.

Sar Sujala Yojna

Launched on November 1, 2016.
Objective: To provide solar irrigation pumps to farmers at a discounted price for irrigation.

Bible Pump

Objective: To promote eco-friendly irrigation facilities using renewable energy.
Provision: CREDA (CG Renewable Energy Development Agency) provides construction facilities for Bible Pumps.

Motar

Provision: Discounts on motor purchases based on capacity and caste category.
- 1-6000 um 3-5 HP motors: ₹3-5 lakh market price, with discounts for SC/ST, OBC, and General categories.
- 2-5 M.P 4-5 lakh motors: with discounts for SC/ST, OBC, and General categories.

PM Krishi Sincayi Yojana

Launched on July 1, 2015.
Objective: To promote irrigation using less water.
Provision: Implementation of water-saving technology.
- Tagline: "More crop per drop".
- Components: IWMP, RAD, and NMSA.

Krishak Jeevan Jyoti Yojana

Launched on October 2, 2009.
Objective: To provide subsidies on electricity for irrigation pumps.

Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Launched in 2007-2008.
Objective: To help agriculture sector achieve 4% annual growth rate.
Provision: Establishment of various laboratories and testing facilities across Chhattisgarh.
- QCL (Quality Control Laboratory): For fertilizer, bio-pesticide, plant conservation, seed, and plant protection.
- TL (Testing Laboratory): For agriculture equipment, soil, and seed.
- Pump: Free electricity units per year based on pump capacity (3HP or 5HP).