Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Government of India launches agricultural schemes to promote sustainable farming practices, improve soil health, and boost farmers' incomes.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a sub-component of the Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme under the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
Launched in 2015, PKVY was designed to support and promote organic farming across India.
The scheme aims to improve soil health, reduce chemical input dependencies, and produce chemical-free, nutritious food.
Key features of the scheme include:
- Promoting organic farming through a cluster-based approach (using the Participatory Guarantee System or PGS for certification).
- Providing financial assistance to farmers for mobilizing clusters, purchasing organic inputs, and marketing their produce.
- Linking organic producers with local and national markets.
Step 3: Final Answer:
PKVY was launched in 2015, corresponding to option (D).