SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

In February 2022, which campaign was started by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to deliver crop insurance papers directly to farmers' homes under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Meri Policy Mere Hath.

This campaign was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in February 2022 to digitally deliver PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) crop insurance policies directly to farmers' smartphones or physically to their doorsteps. It aimed to increase transparency, ease of access, and awareness about crop insurance benefits.

Other Options:

  • Saubhagya Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) – A power sector scheme (launched 2017) to provide free electricity connections to rural and urban households. 
  • Kaushal Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - PMKVY) – A skill development program (launched 2015) to train youth for employment.