Lok Sabha Question No. 1175 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-03
Subject: PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Smt. Supriya Sule, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Shri Amar Sharadrao Kale, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane, Shri Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1175

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 RD  DECEMBER, 2024

## PM RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA

1175.  SMT. SUPRIYA SULE: SHRI NILESH DNYANDEV LANKE: SHRI BAJRANG MANOHAR SONWANE: SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL: SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE: PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD: SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH: DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: SHRI AMAR SHARADRAO KALE:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state :

- a)  the  manner  in  which  PM-Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (PM-RKVY)  specifically contributes to promote sustainable agriculture across different regions of the country;
- b)  the key objectives of the PM-RKVY in relation to sustainable agriculture and the way the Government monitor progress in these areas;
- c)  the total budget allocated and utilized under the PM-RKVY for promoting sustainable agriculture,;
- d)  the funds allocated and utilized under PM-RKVY for sustainable agriculture projects in Maharashtra;
- e)  the initiatives under PM-RKVY for supporting organic farming, the number of farmers who have benefited from these initiatives so far in Maharashtra;
- f) the manner in which the PM-RKVY specifically benefit marginal and small farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices and the percentage  of  PM-RKVY beneficiaries who are small and marginal farmers and the targeted initiatives and in place to support them; and
- g)  the details by the Ministry to ensure that the small-scale farmers receive adequate resources, training and support under PM-RKVY for sustainable farming?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी ( SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a): PM-Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY)  supports  sustainable  agriculture by  funding  projects  that  promote  efficient  resource  use,  conservation  agriculture, integrated farming systems, climate-resilient practices, and agroforestry. The scheme  focuses  on  region-specific  interventions  to  enhance  productivity  while conserving soil and water resources, thereby addressing the diverse needs of India's agro-climatic zones.

(b): The key objectives of PM-RKVY include enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring climate resilience.  Progress  is  monitored  through  state-level  project  proposals,  periodic reviews,  third-party  evaluations,  and  geotagging  of  assets  created.  A  dedicated Management  Information System  (MIS) has  been developed to capture the information from planning to execution.

(c): For the current financial year 2024-25, Rs 7553.00 crore has been allocated and Rs 3163.98 crore has been released under PM-RKVY to promote sustainable agriculture as on 29.11.2024.

(d) & (e): Under PM-RKVY, an original allocation of Rs 611.35 crore was made during FY 2024-25 to the State of Maharashtra. However during midterm review of the States, on the basis of better performance by State of Maharashtra as well as demand submitted by the State there has been an additional allocation of Rs. 140.00 crore making the revised allocation to Rs 751.35 crore. As on 29.11.2024, Rs 305.68 crore has been released to the State of Maharashtra. Further, out of total allocation, Rs.25.12  crore  has  been  allocated  and  Rs  6.28  crore  has  been  released  under Paramparagat  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (PKVY).  As  per  the  information  submitted  by State Government of Maharashtra, the total area covered under organic farming is 66756 ha & 87350 no. of farmers have been benefited under the PM-RKVY scheme for the area sanctioned from FY 2015-16 to FY 2023-24.

(f): PM-RKVY  prioritizes  marginal  and  small  farmers  by  promoting  low-cost, resource-efficient  farming  techniques.  Targeted  initiatives  include  custom  hiring centers,  crop  diversification  and  access  to  micro-irrigation  technologies.  PKVY component of PM-RKVY is implemented for promotion of organic farming for small and marginal farmers also with average holding size of less than two hectares. There is no separate segregation of small & marginal farmers.

(g): To ensure adequate resources for small-scale farmers, the Ministry collaborates  with  state  governments  to  provide  training,  financial  assistance,  and access  to  credit.  Farmer  field  schools,  extension  programs,  and  mobile-based advisories are key components of the support mechanism.