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Which one among the following schemes focuses on developing modern infrastructure and optimizing supply chain from farm to retail in Indian agriculture sector?

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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is a comprehensive umbrella scheme launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries [2]. It is specifically designed to create modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from the farm gate to the retail outlet [6]. The scheme incorporates several sub-components, including Mega Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, and the creation of food processing and preservation capacities [3]. While other schemes like Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) focus on holistic agricultural development and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) promotes organic farming clusters [4], PMKSY is the primary intervention for optimizing the farm-to-retail supply chain and reducing post-harvest losses through modernization [5]. It aims to supplement agriculture by providing better returns to farmers and creating employment in rural areas [5].

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  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 13: Food Processing Industry in India > VI. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana > p. 415
  2. [2] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 13: Food Processing Industry in India > CHAPTER SUMMARY > p. 421
  3. [3] https://www.investindia.gov.in/blogs/cold-chain-infrastructure-india-and-its-future-potential
  4. [5] https://invest.up.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6-Boosting_110225.pdf
  5. [6] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2040310
  6. [4] https://mahasdb.maharashtra.gov.in/files/DSP/Sector/Agriculture_Crops_Schemes+Reports_18thAugust.pdf
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