The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan) scheme is a pivotal program launched in 2019 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), aiming to establish a large-scale, farmer-driven renewable energy infrastructure across India.
From the supply side, farmers need remunerative prices through better post-harvest management and marketing support
Scientists, policy-makers and the government must engage with farmer leaders and come out with mutually acceptable solutions.
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched by the Government of India in March 2020 Operated by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
States’ deficit indicators are set to worsen as spending spigots open up in a competitive political environment. To compensate they need to find an additional source of revenue. Agriculture income tax, which comes under the control of states, holds the potential of being an important revenue source if a beginning is made now
The Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) focuses on providing short-term agricultural loans via Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in order to enhance the working capital requirements of farmers.
In October 2018, the Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight saw the launch of the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) Scheme, intending to widen the use of a cleaner and cheaper alternative for automotive fuel, namely, Biogas.