Revitalization of Rivers in India Draft Policy - Isha Guru Jaggi Vasudev

Revitalization of Rivers In India
Draft Policy Recommendation
ANNEXURE 22
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
Cdr. S. Lakshmanan Iyer (Retd.) 1
OVERVIEW:
The proposed recommendations of creation of tree cover on private farm lands involves a
transition for farmers from agriculture of conventional crops to organic horticulture and
agro-forestry with drip irrigation. Each of these activities involve a major transition for
the farmer, with associated risks, both real and perceived. The most fundamental among
them is a loss of income until the trees come to fruition.
Most, if not all of these risks / requirements can be offset using existing Government
Schemes. As on date, convergence of these schemes have rarely been achieved. But in the
present context, in order to make the proposed initiative successful, this convergence is
mandatory.
Although efforts have been made to shortlist all available schemes, those listed here may
not be exhaustive, and it is possible that there are other existing schemes which may be of
relevance in the present context.
1. LIST OF IMPORTANT SCHEMES:
(a)
(b)
Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
(i)
(ii)
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY}
Sub Mission on Agro Forestry (SMAF)
(c)
(d)
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi SInchai Yojana (PMKSY)
(e) Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority –
CAMPA
2. OTHER RELATED SCHEMES / ACTS OF RELEVANCE:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
NMAET - National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology
RKVY – Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
NFSM - National Food Security Mission
SAGY - Saansad Aadarch Gram Yojana
1 Director, Anantha Naturals Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Indian Rivers
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