- The PM-PRANAM Scheme was also introduced. This programme was introduced as part of the GOBAR Dhan programme.
- Its full name is the PM Programme for the Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment, and Improvement of Mother Earth. The GoI intends to promote fertiliser substitutes through the programme. Additionally, it attempts to encourage the sensible use of chemicals.
- The scheme's primary goal is to decrease the use of chemical fertilisers.
- The GOBAR Dhan Scheme led to the launch of PM PRANAM. GOBAR DHAN is energising the Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan.
- During the Budget, the finance minister revealed that 500 new "waste to wealth" facilities would be built as part of the GOBAR Dhan programme. Of these 500, 200 will be cluster-based plants, with 75 being compressed biogas plants (inside metropolitan areas).
- 10 billion rupees were allotted for this.
- From this point forward, all natural and biomass marketers must incorporate at least 5% compressed biogas.
- From this programme, more than one crore farmers will profit.
Question:
Q.1 What is the budget allocated by the Indian government for the FAME Scheme in the 2023-2024 fiscal year?
a. Rs 3,000 lakh crores
b. Rs 4,500 lakh crores
c. Rs 5,172 lakh crores
d. Rs 6,000 lakh crores
a. Rs 3,000 lakh crores
b. Rs 4,500 lakh crores
c. Rs 5,172 lakh crores
d. Rs 6,000 lakh crores