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Consider the following statements: a. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched during the 11th Five Year Plan. b. The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture was launched during the 12th Five Year Plan. c. National Food Security Mission was launched in 2009-10. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements: a. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched during the 11th Five Year Plan. b. The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture was launched during the 12th Five Year Plan. c. National Food Security Mission was launched in 2009-10. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? Correct Answer Only c

The correct answer is Only c.

Key Points

  • Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY):-
    • RKVY scheme was initiated in 2007 as an umbrella scheme for ensuring the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors.
    • The scheme incentivizes States to increase public investment in Agriculture & allied sectors.
    • The Cabinet has approved (as of 1st November 2017) for the continuation of the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Scheme (State Plans) – Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) as Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR).
    • The main objective of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is to develop farming as the main source of economic activity. Hence, statement a is correct.
  • The mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH):
    • ​MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo.
    • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing MIDH with effect from 2014-15. Hence, statement b is correct.
    • MIDH is implemented under Green Revolution - Krishonnati Yojana. 
  • National Food Security Mission:
    • It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2007. Hence, statement c is not correct.
    • It aims to increase the production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, and commercial crops, through area expansion and productivity enhancement.
    • It further aims to augment the availability of vegetable oils and to reduce the import of edible oils.

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