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| Term (EN) | Definition | Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| GSVA (Gross State Value Added) — Agriculture | Agriculture's share in Rajasthan's gross value added | 26.92% in 2024-25; well above national ~17% |
| Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) | Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal project for water security in 17 eastern districts | National Project (2023); 60:40 funding; 3.25 crore people |
| Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana (IGNP) | Major canal from Harike barrage serving the Thar Desert — 5,719 villages, 39 towns | Largest irrigation project in Rajasthan |
| Kharif Season | Monsoon crop season (June-September); bajra, jowar, groundnut, soybean | Major agricultural season for rain-fed Rajasthan |
| Rabi Season | Winter crop season (October-March); wheat, mustard, gram, cumin | Major output season; mustard #1 nationally |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Drought-resistant coarse cereal; Rajasthan #1 national producer | Symbol of Rajasthan's arid-zone agriculture |
| Mustard | Oilseed; Rajasthan #1 national producer; key rabi crop | Key cash crop; price support under PM-AASHA |
| Guar (Cluster Bean) | Industrial legume; guar gum exports for oil drilling globally | Rajasthan #1 producer; export commodity |
| PM-KISAN | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi — ₹6,000/yr central income support to farmers | 72-74 lakh Rajasthan farmers; 22nd instalment March 2026 |
| CM Kisan Samman Nidhi | Rajasthan state top-up of ₹3,000/yr to PM-KISAN beneficiaries | Total ₹9,000/yr to farmers; ₹717.96 crore (Oct 2025) |
| PMFBY | Crop insurance scheme with actuarial premiums; farmer pays max 2% (kharif)/1.5% (rabi) | National outlay ₹69,515.71 crore (2021-26); YES-TECH assessment |
| Livestock GVA | Gross value added from animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries | Rajasthan ₹1.98 lakh crore (2024-25); exceeds crop GVA |
| RCDF (Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation) | State dairy cooperative operating under Saras brand for milk procurement and marketing | Rajasthan: #2 milk producer (14.44% national) |
| CSWRI Avikanagar | Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute; headquartered at Avikanagar, Tonk district | Research hub for Rajasthan's #1 wool production |
| Micro-irrigation (PMKSY) | Drip and sprinkler irrigation reducing water use vs. flood irrigation | 2024-25: 91,196 ha; ₹123.79 crore in Rajasthan |
| Over-exploited Groundwater Block | Block where annual extraction exceeds annual recharge (>100% extraction) | 80%+ Rajasthan blocks over-exploited; crisis indicator |
| PMDDKY | Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana — ₹24,000 crore/yr integrating 36 schemes for 100 low-productivity districts | Launched October 2025; Rajasthan arid districts included |
| Rajasthan Millets Promotion Mission | State initiative (₹40 crore/yr) to promote bajra, jowar as export and nutrition crops | "Millet Bowl of India" brand; Agriculture 2.0 framework |
| Animal Husbandry | Rearing of livestock including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, camel, poultry | Rajasthan: 10.60% national livestock; #1 wool, #2 milk |
| Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan | State water conservation programme benefiting 4,200+ villages through check dams, ponds | Rajasthan-specific water harvesting scheme |
| RWSLIP (JICA) | Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement Project — rehabilitates 137 irrigation projects | JICA-funded; 4.70 lakh ha CCA; ₹2,294.30 crore |
| Krishak Saathi Yojana | State scheme providing ₹5,000–₹2 lakh accident insurance cover to farmers | Social protection for farming community |
| CM Krishak Mitra Yojana | Provides 3-phase agricultural electricity connections with 50% subsidy to groups of ≥11 farmers | Launched 2023; reduces irrigation energy cost |
| Small and Marginal Farmers Pension | Monthly pension of ₹1,150 to 2,09,530 small/marginal farmers in Rajasthan | Social protection; ₹246.64 crore expenditure |
| JJM (Jal Jeevan Mission) | Central mission providing tap water connections to rural households; extended to December 2028 | Rajasthan: 59.61 lakh rural tap connections; fluoride mitigation |