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      Question

      Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme

      for Food Processing and the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme: (I) The PLI Scheme for Food Processing has reported investment of ₹9,702 crore and generated 3.4 lakh jobs.  (II) The PLI Scheme's focus areas include RTE, Marine Products, Mozzarella Cheese, and Millet-based products.  (III) The NBS Scheme has been operative since 1 April 2010 and covers 28 grades of P&K fertilizers.  (IV) DAP is covered under NBS but Urea is not — Urea is separately subsidized. Which of the above statements are CORRECT?
      A I, II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B II, III and IV only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C I and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D I, III and IV only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      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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