1. To achieve convergence of investment in irrigation at the field level
  2. To expand cultivable area under irrigation
  3. To improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water
  4. To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities
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Option 4 : To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities

  • All the statements are true with reference to Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) except 4, it is not the objective of PMKSY.
  • PMKSY was launched with an objective to provide water to every field and make more efficient use of water to irrigate fields.
  • It has 4 components, Accelerated Irrigation benefit program (AIBP), Har Khet ko Paani, Per drop more crop and Watershed development. 
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