– Ensuring Water Security from Farm Gate to River Basin Background – Why PMKSY? Water is to agriculture what blood is to the body. India, with 82% of its water used in agriculture, still has nearly 50% of its net sown area rainfed. 🧠 The challenge is not scarcity, but inefficiency. To address this, the…
Context – From ‘Toilet Construction’ to ‘Total Cleanliness’ The first phase of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-Grameen) was revolutionary—it mobilized rural India to construct over 10 crore toilets, leading to 100% ODF (Open Defecation Free) declarations by 2nd October 2019, Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. But building toilets is only the starting point. The challenge now…
The Essence – What Is Atal Bhujal Yojana? Water security is not just about rivers and rain—groundwater, the invisible lifeline of rural India, sustains over 60% of irrigation and 85% of drinking water needs. But it’s depleting fast. To tackle this silent crisis, the government launched Atal Bhujal Yojana—a Central Sector Scheme—focused on community-led groundwater…
The Big Idea – What Is the Namami Gange Programme? At its heart, the Namami Gange Programme is India’s flagship river rejuvenation mission. But it’s much more than just cleaning the river—it is about reviving the cultural, ecological, and spiritual integrity of the Ganga, often revered as Ma Ganga in the Indian psyche. ✅ Type:…
The Essence of the Scheme – “No One is Left Out” Imagine you live in a rural village in India where fetching water involves walking several kilometres, often by women and children. Now, imagine that same home having a functional tap connection, delivering safe drinking water at the doorstep. This is not a dream—this is…
🔷 Nivesh Bandhu Portal – “Your Investment Companion” The Nivesh Bandhu Portal was launched on 1st November 2017 by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). 🔍 What is it? 🎯 Purpose: To attract investment and streamline investor experience by providing a one-stop…
🧭 Introduction – What is PLISFPI? The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry is part of a larger PLI framework launched by the Government of India for multiple sectors. ▶️ The idea is simple: “Link financial incentives to actual production output — especially of high-growth and export-oriented products.” ✅ In the case of…
Introduction – What is PMKSY? PMKSY stands for Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, where SAMPADA originally meant: Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters This scheme acts as an umbrella programme aimed at: 🔁 Background: 🎯 Objectives – What is the Vision Behind the Scheme? The scheme is not merely about factories; it’s…
Background & Objective – Why this Scheme? The Indian food processing sector is dominated by micro enterprises—small-scale units run mostly by individuals or small groups.However, these Micro Food Processing Enterprises (MFPEs) face numerous challenges: Objective: To upgrade these existing micro units by offering them financial, technical, and business support, so that they become more competitive…
Let’s walk through some of the lesser-discussed but equally crucial schemes, each addressing specific challenges of animal health, dairy infrastructure, rural employment, and disease control. 🔹 National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) Launched in 2019 🎯 Objective 📌 Targets 🦠 Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) 🧬 Brucellosis 📌 Brucellosis is endemic in India and on…
