Correct option is D
Ans.
(d)
The
Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Scheme 2021 was introduced to provide financial relief to agricultural consumers in the state by subsidizing their electricity bills.
Key Points
1.
Maximum Benefit: The state government provides a maximum benefit of
₹12,000 per year to metered agricultural consumers, with a monthly subsidy of ₹1,000.
(Correct – Statement A)
2.
Start Date: The scheme was effective from
May 2021, with benefits calculated from the billing cycle of the same month.
(Correct – Statement C)
3.
Eligibility Criteria:
Central and State Government employees and
income tax payers are excluded from availing of this benefit to ensure that subsidies are targeted towards economically weaker agricultural consumers.
(Correct – Statement D)
4.
Incorrect Statement: The scheme allocates
₹750 crore annually in the budget, not ₹600 crore as mentioned in Statement B.
Additional Knowledge
·
Statement (A): Correct – Subsidy capped at ₹12,000 per year, equating to ₹1,000 per month for agricultural consumers.
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Statement (B): Incorrect – Annual budget allocation is ₹750 crore, not ₹600 crore.
·
Statement (C): Correct – Benefits began from May 2021.
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Statement (D): Correct – Government employees and income taxpayers are ineligible.
Information Booster
1. The scheme is aimed at providing relief to
small and marginal farmers who face high input costs.
2. Exclusion of government employees and taxpayers ensures that benefits are targeted at the needy.
3. Subsidies are part of a broader initiative to support
sustainable agricultural practices.
4. This scheme aligns with Rajasthan’s commitment to welfare-oriented electricity policies.
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