Question
Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Food Processing and the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NB
- I The PLI Scheme for Food Processing has reported investment of ₹9,702 crore and generated 3.4 lakh jobs. (I
- I The PLI Scheme's focus areas include RTE, Marine Products, Mozzarella Cheese, and Millet-based products. (II
- I The NBS Scheme has been operative since 1 April 2010 and covers 28 grades of P&K fertilizers. (I
- S Scheme: (
- V DAP is covered under NBS but Urea is not — Urea is separately subsidized. Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
Solution
Answer: (e) All four statements are correct. The PLI scheme has attracted ₹9,702 crore investment and 3.4 lakh jobs with specified focus areas; the NBS scheme operative since 2010 covers 28 grades of P&K fertilizers; and Urea is kept outside NBS under a separate subsidy mechanism.
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