Map & concept mind-map: PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana: State-wise Impact

Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance

The **Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)**, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in 2017-18, is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at strengthening India’s food processing infrastructure, reducing post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmers’ income. By developing integrated food processing and preservation infrastructure from farm to retail, PMKSY promotes value addition, boosts supply chains, and improves market linkages. The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of grants and subsidies for setting up cold chains, food parks, and processing units, thereby increasing demand for agricultural produce and ensuring better prices for farmers. As of June 30, 2026, over **1,256 projects** are operational under PMKSY, benefiting **37.76 lakh farmers** and creating a processing capacity of **294.21 lakh metric tonnes annually**. This initiative not only reduces wastage but also fosters rural entrepreneurship, generates employment, and enhances export competitiveness of processed food products.

For aspirants of **Banking (IBPS, SBI, RBI Grade B) and SSC exams**, PMKSY holds significant relevance as it reflects government-led infrastructure development and financial inclusion in the agri-processing sector. Banking exams often test knowledge of government schemes, their funding mechanisms, and impact on sectors like agriculture and MSMEs. Questions may arise on PMKSY’s role in **credit-linked subsidies, FPO support, and employment generation**, which align with themes like financial inclusion, rural development, and economic growth. Similarly, SSC exams may include questions on **scheme objectives, implementation agencies, and socio-economic outcomes**, making PMKSY a key case study in governance and policy frameworks.

Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)

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