Cabinet Approves Rs. 6520 Cr Outlay for PMKSY During 15th FCC

Current Context: On 24th July 2025, ₹6,520 crore approved for PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana) during the 15th Finance Commission period (2021–26).

• ₹1,920 crore added to strengthen components like value addition, cold chain, etc.
• ₹1,000 crore allocated for:
• 50 Food Irradiation Units under ICCVAI
• 100 NABL-accredited Food Testing Labs under FSQAI
• Goal: Reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food safety/export potential
• Launched in 2017, PMKSY focuses on food processing infrastructure and modernization
• Expected to raise preservation capacity by 20–30 lakh metric tonnes/year
• Enhances India's competitiveness in food processing and long-term food security.

Question:

Q.1 How much additional funding was approved specifically to strengthen value addition, cold chain, and related components under PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana) in July 2025?
a) ₹2,500 crore
b) ₹1,000 crore
c) ₹1,920 crore
d) ₹520 crore

Answer: c) ₹1,920 crore was added to reinforce critical areas like value addition and cold chain infrastructure, directly impacting post-harvest efficiency.