SAMPADA, later renamed as Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), is an umbrella scheme for the development of agro-processing clusters and related infrastructure, aiming to boost growth of the food processing sector.
SAMPADA scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2017 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Food Processing Industry)
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- ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ is launched by which one of the following ministries of the Government of India ?
- Normally ______ is used for packaging of butter.
- Under the Umbrella Scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada (SAMPADA) Yojana, the Ministry is implementing various component schemes. Which of the following is not included? (1) Creation of Forward & Backward Linkages (2) Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters (3) Mega Food Parks (4) Installation of Irrigation Projects in Backward Districts
- Which agriculture sector is known as 'Sun rise Sector' ?
- Which is India's second largest agro-based industry next to cotton ?
- Which one among the following is not an objective of food management in India?
- On which of the following item groups, is the share of food expenditures increasing at the fastest rate in India ?
- Consider the following statements: in the context of food inflation in India : (1) Ban on transaction in agricultural products in 'Future Commodities Market' (2) Restrictions on import of agricultural products (3) Unruly weather conditions (4) Hoarding and Trader Cartel Which of the above are the possible reasons for food inflation ?