With reference to PM-KUSUM Scheme objectives, which of the statements is/are correct
1. Increase in farmers income by providing reliable source for irrigation and de-dieselise the farm sector.
2. Removing farmer’s dependence on diesel and kerosene and linking pump sets to solar energy.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. A

   Only 1

2. B

   Only 2

3. C

   Both 1and 2

4. D

   Neither 1 nor

Appeared in: UPPSC-2021

Explanation

• Statement 1 is correct as the scheme provides a reliable source of power for irrigation through solar energy, reducing dependence on erratic grid supply and costly diesel.
• It also aims to boost farmers' income by allowing them to sell surplus solar power generated on their barren or fallow land to the electricity grid.
• Statement 2 is also correct because a primary goal is to replace existing diesel and kerosene-powered irrigation pumps with subsidized solar-powered pumps, thus promoting clean energy and reducing operational costs for farmers.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option is incomplete. While Statement 1 is a correct objective, Statement 2, which focuses on replacing diesel/kerosene pumps with solar ones, is also a fundamental and explicitly stated goal of the scheme.
• Option B: This option is incomplete. While Statement 2 correctly identifies the goal of replacing fossil fuel pumps, it omits the equally important objective mentioned in Statement 1, which is to increase farmers' income and provide a reliable irrigation source.
• Option D: This is incorrect because both statements accurately describe the core aims of the PM-KUSUM scheme, which are to ensure energy security, increase farmer income, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• The scheme directly boosts the rural economy by reducing input costs (diesel) for farmers and creating an additional source of income from selling surplus power.
• It contributes significantly to India's renewable energy targets and helps reduce the carbon footprint of the agricultural sector.
• What if a farmer's land is not connected to the grid? The scheme's Component B is specifically designed for this scenario, providing standalone solar pumps to ensure irrigation access even in remote, off-grid areas.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the subject of the question, which is the 'objectives' of the 'PM-KUSUM Scheme'.
• Read the first statement. It mentions increasing income, reliable irrigation, and de-dieselising the farm sector. These are common goals for agricultural and energy schemes. This statement is likely correct.
• Read the second statement. It mentions removing dependence on diesel/kerosene by linking pumps to solar energy. This is a direct and specific action related to a solar scheme for farmers (Kisan Urja Suraksha).
• Recognize that both statements describe different facets of the same overall goal: empowering farmers through solar energy.
• Since both statements are valid objectives, conclude that the correct option is 'Both 1 and 2'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme.
• Stem keywords: PM-KUSUM Scheme, objectives, farmers income, irrigation, de-dieselise, solar energy
• Lead-in keywords: correct
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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