Correct Answer: Option A) 2 only
Statement 1: PMFBY was launched to provide minimum support prices to farmers.
This statement is incorrect. PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) is a crop insurance scheme launched in 2016 to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases. It is not related to minimum support prices (MSP), which is a separate policy mechanism.
Statement 2: e-NAM facilitates direct selling by farmers through a digital platform.
This statement is correct. e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market) is a pan-India electronic trading portal that networks existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. It enables farmers to sell their produce directly through a digital platform, connecting them with buyers across the country and ensuring better price discovery.
Statement 3: KCC Scheme is aimed at ensuring long-term capital investment by farmers.
This statement is incorrect. KCC (Kisan Credit Card) Scheme is primarily designed to provide short-term credit to farmers for their crop production needs, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs. While it may have some provisions for medium-term credit, its main focus is on meeting immediate agricultural credit requirements rather than long-term capital investment.
