PM-PRANAM 2.0 Launched to Promote Organic Farming
The government has launched the second phase of PM-PRANAM to further reduce chemical fertilizer usage and incentivize states for organic alternatives.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Aims to reduce chemical fertilizer consumption.
- States receive 50% of subsidy savings as a grant.
- Promotes the use of bio-fertilizers and organic alternatives.
- Focuses on improving long-term soil health.
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. |
| State PCS / PSC | Very High | 6–10 | Both central and state schemes are tested extensively in state PCS papers. |
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 does the acronym PRANAM stand for in the PM-PRANAM scheme?
- Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth
- Promotion of Rural Agriculture and Natural Amelioration Mission
- Prime Minister's Rural Area Nourishment and Agriculture Mission
- Programme for Rejuvenation of Agriculture and Natural Assets Management
Explanation: PM-PRANAM stands for Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth.
Q2. What percentage of subsidy savings is provided to states as a grant under PM-PRANAM?
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Explanation: Under the scheme, 50% of the subsidy savings from reduced chemical fertilizer use is given to states as a grant.
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.
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