Which of the following INCORRECT about Paramparagat Krishi Viaks Yojana (PKVY)?

Correct option is C

Option (C): In three years 2,00,000 clusters will be formed is incorrect about the PKVY scheme.

Explanation of Each Option:

1. A. It was launched in April, 2015.

   • This is correct.
     The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) was launched in April 2015 as a part of the Soil Health Management scheme under the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).

2. B. Every farmer under this scheme will be provided ₹20,000 per acre in three years for seeds, to harvest the crops and to transport the produce.

   • This is correct.
     Under PKVY, farmers are provided ₹20,000 per acre over three years to cover the costs of organic inputs, such as biofertilizers, seeds, and transport of organic produce.

3. C. In three years 2,00,000 clusters will be formed.

   • This is incorrect.
     The target of PKVY is to form 10,000 clusters covering 5 lakh acres of land in three years, not 2,00,000 clusters. Each cluster comprises 50 acres of land, and organic farming is promoted in these clusters.

4. D. It was launched to promote organic farming.

   • This is correct.
     The primary objective of PKVY is to promote organic farming by adopting sustainable practices and reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.