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Q1Consider the following statements regarding the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM): 1. SMAM was launched in 2014-15 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). 2. Central assistance of Rs 9,404.47 crore under the scheme has provided about 21.61 lakh agricultural machines to farmers. 3. Under the DBT route for individual ownership, subsidy is 40 percent for the general category and up to 50 percent for SC/ST and small and marginal farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. SMAM was launched in 2014-15 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under RKVY, focusing on small and marginal farmers, women farmers, disadvantaged groups and the North Eastern Region. Central assistance of Rs 9,404.47 crore (2014-15 to 2025-26) provided 21.61 lakh agricultural machines. DBT subsidy for individual ownership is 40 percent for the general category and up to 50 percent for SC/ST, small and marginal farmers and NER beneficiaries.
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