PM-PRANAM 2.0 Launched for Sustainable Agriculture
The Union Cabinet approved PM-PRANAM 2.0 to further reduce chemical fertilizer usage and incentivize states.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Incentivizes states to reduce chemical fertilizers
- 60% subsidy savings share for states
- Focus on organic farming and bio-fertilizers
- Part of the Union Budget 2026-27 initiatives
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Very High | 5–8 | Government schemes are one of the most tested topics in SSC CGL and CHSL GK sections. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | High | 4–6 | Financial inclusion schemes, Jan Dhan, PMSBY, and credit guarantee schemes are key banking exam topics. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 8–12 | UPSC tests implementation, target beneficiaries, and outcomes — not just scheme names. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Scheme: full name, ministry, launch date, objective
- Financial figures: allocation, beneficiaries reached so far
- Eligibility: who can benefit (age, income, gender, area)
- Implementing agency: central, state, or both
- Related amendments or extensions: any recent modifications to the scheme
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the primary objective of PM-PRANAM 2.0?
- To increase chemical fertilizer production
- To reduce chemical fertilizer usage
- To provide free seeds to farmers
- To build irrigation dams
Explanation: PM-PRANAM aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivizing states to adopt alternatives.
Q2. What percentage of subsidy savings is shared with states under PM-PRANAM 2.0?
- 25%
- 50%
- 60%
- 75%
Explanation: The government has increased the subsidy savings share for states to 60% under the 2.0 version.
How to Prepare Government Schemes for Government Exams
Create a scheme log: Name | Ministry | Target | Key Feature. Add every new scheme as it appears. Review this weekly.
Focus on 'Flagship' schemes: PM-KISAN, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM SVANidhi. These generate the most questions.
For UPSC, understand the policy objective behind the scheme — income support, housing, health insurance. The 'why' matters more than the name.