Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
· The National Mission for Saffron has been launched as a sub-scheme of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). This mission aims to improve the production and quality of saffron in India.
· It focuses on the areas where saffron cultivation is traditionally practiced, providing support for better agricultural practices and infrastructure.
Important Key Points:
· Sub-scheme: Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
· Aim: Improve saffron production and quality.
· Focus areas: Traditional saffron cultivation regions.
· Support: Better agricultural practices and infrastructure.
· Enhances: Farmer income and crop quality.
Knowledge Booster:
· National Food Security Mission: Focuses on ensuring food security, not specifically saffron.
· National Horticulture Mission: Supports various horticultural activities, but saffron mission is a sub-scheme under RKVY.