Which scheme has the government launched to support organic farming in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY).

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) was launched by the Government of India in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) to promote organic farming practices in the country.

Information about the Other Options:

• Soil Health Card Scheme: Launched in 2015, this scheme aims to provide farmers with detailed soil health reports to optimize the use of nutrients and fertilizers. However, it is not directly focused on organic farming.
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: This scheme, launched in 2016, provides crop insurance to farmers to protect them from financial losses due to crop failure. It is unrelated to organic farming.
• Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana: This scheme was launched in 2015 to improve irrigation facilities and ensure water conservation, helping farmers achieve the motto of "Har Khet Ko Pani". It does not specifically promote organic farming.

Information Booster:

• Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCD-NER) is a Central Sector Scheme, a sub-mission under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
• It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in 2015 for implementation in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura