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What does the 'PM-KUSUM' scheme primarily seek to promote in India?
A. Installation of solar pumps and grid-connected renewable energy power plants for farmers.✓ Correct Answer
B. Provision of free chemical fertilizers to small and marginal landowners.
C. Mechanization of harvesting equipment through cooperative leasing societies.
D. Insurance coverage against crop failure caused by unseasonal rainfall.
💡 Solution & Explanation
The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to promote energy independence and financial stability among farmers by facilitating the installation of standalone solar pumps, solarizing grid-connected agricultural pumps, and setting up decentralized solar power plants on barren lands. It does not distribute chemical fertilizers or provide direct crop failure insurance, which are addressed under separate agricultural initiatives.
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