Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the PM approved a unique package of innovative schemes for farmers.
| Schemes | Objectives/announcements |
| PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother – Earth (PMPRANAM) | Announced in Budget 2023-24, it will be launched to incentivise States/ UTs to promote alternate fertilisers and balanced use of chemical fertilisers. |
| Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme | For promoting Organic Fertilisers from Gobardhan Plants. |
| Introduction of Sulphur coated Urea (Urea Gold) | To address the sulphur deficiency of soil and save input costs for the farmers. |
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) | For the convenience of farmers, farm inputs are being provided as a one-stop solution for all needs of farmers. About one lakh PMKSKs have already come up in the country. |
Significance:
- The approved schemes will help in the judicious use of chemical fertilisers, thereby reducing the input cost of cultivation for the farmers.
- The initiatives will boost farmers’ income, strengthen natural/organic farming, rejuvenate soil productivity, and ensure food security.
