A financial assistance scheme of the Rajasthan government for the construction of solar-powered irrigation pumps is

✅ Key Points
🖋️ Mukhyamantri Krishi Sone Ka Pani Yojana (MKSKP)
→ The MKSKP is a financial assistance scheme of the Rajasthan government for the construction of solar-powered irrigation pumps.
→ The scheme was launched in 2017 and aims to provide solar pumps to farmers at a subsidized rate.
→ The scheme also provides training to farmers on the installation and maintenance of solar pumps.
→ The subsidy under the MKSKP is 60% of the total cost of the solar pump.
→ The remaining 40% of the cost is to be borne by the farmer.
→ The maximum subsidy amount is Rs. 400,000.
→ To be eligible for the MKSKP, farmers must own at least 2 hectares of land and a valid electricity connection.

🔑 Important Points
→ Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) – A centrally-sponsored scheme for the development of agriculture.
→ National Food Security Mission (NFSM) – A centrally-sponsored scheme for the enhancement of food production.
→ Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sone Ka Pani Yojana (PMKSKP) – A centrally-sponsored scheme for the promotion of solar-powered irrigation pumps. However, it is not a financial assistance scheme. It only provides technical assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps.