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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana — Govt Scheme for UPSC | Vaidra
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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareactiveagricultureLaunched: 2007-08-01

About the Scheme

A state-plan scheme launched to incentivize states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors, thereby achieving a 4% annual growth rate in the sector. It provides flexibility to states to choose their own development strategies based on local needs.

Target Beneficiaries: 12 crore farmers and agricultural workers across all states through enhanced agricultural infrastructure, productivity improvement, agribusiness development, post-harvest facilities, and income generation activities with ₹1.01 lakh crore investment

Implementing Agency: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Central Level); State Agriculture Departments (State Level).

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✦Key Features

  • State-centric approach: States formulate their own agricultural development plans.
  • Incentive-based: Provides additional central assistance to states that maintain or increase their share of expenditure in agriculture.
  • Broad scope: Covers various allied sectors like horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, dairy.
  • Focus on infrastructure: Supports creation of agricultural infrastructure, research, and extension services.
  • Sub-schemes/components: Includes initiatives like RKVY-RAFTA (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation), which focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Flexibility: States can choose projects based on their specific needs and priorities.

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • State Governments are eligible for financial assistance under the scheme.
  • States must maintain or increase their expenditure on agriculture and allied sectors over the previous year's level.
  • State Agriculture Plans (SAPs) and District Agriculture Plans (DAPs) are required for project approval.
  • Projects must align with the overall objectives of RKVY.

★Benefits

  • Increased public investment in agriculture and allied sectors at the state level.
  • Enhanced agricultural growth and productivity.
  • Diversification of agricultural activities and income sources for farmers.
  • Strengthening of agricultural infrastructure and research.
  • Empowerment of states in agricultural planning and implementation.

▶Application Process

  • States prepare District Agriculture Plans (DAPs) and State Agriculture Plans (SAPs) based on local needs.
  • Proposals are submitted to the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) for approval.
  • Approved projects are forwarded to the Central Government for release of funds.
  • Implementation and monitoring are done by the respective state departments.
  • Funds are released in installments based on progress and utilization certificates.

₹ Budget Allocation

7150

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 60:40 (Centre:State); 90:10 (NE/Hilly); 100% (UTs)

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

Agricultural policies and reformsFood security and nutritionFarmer income and welfareSustainable agriculture practicesAgricultural infrastructure developmentCrop diversificationCentre-State financial relationsRural development

Historical Context

Launched in 2007; rebranded as RKVY-RAFTAAR in 2017 to focus on value chains.