Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a ₹24,000 crore/year scheme for six years starting 2025–26, to boost agricultural development in 100 low-performing districts.
About Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana:
- What It Is?
- A targeted agricultural transformation programme aimed at low-productivity, low-credit, and moderate crop intensity districts through convergence of central schemes.
- Announced In: Union Budget 2025–26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Ministry Involved: Coordinated by Ministry of Agriculture, with NITI Aayog providing strategic guidance and monitoring support.
- Budget & Duration:
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- ₹24,000 crore annually.
- Implemented over 6 years (2025–2031).
- Core Objectives:
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- Boost Agricultural Productivity: Close yield gaps using scientific practices and tech infusion.
- Promote Crop Diversification: Encourage sustainable, climate-resilient and high-value crops.
- Enhance Post-Harvest Infrastructure: Panchayat/block-level cold storages and logistics.
- Improve Irrigation Coverage: Repair and expand irrigation networks to ensure water efficiency.
- Strengthen Credit Access: Facilitate timely short- and long-term credit via institutional channels
- Key Features of PMDDKY:
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- Convergence of 36 Schemes from 11 ministries (e.g. RKVY, PMKSY, PMFBY, etc.).
- District Agriculture & Allied Plan to be prepared by “District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti” (with Collector & progressive farmers).
- Performance Monitoring: 117 Key Performance Indicators tracked monthly via a national dashboard.
- Central Nodal Officers (CNOs) assigned for field review and oversight.
- Collaboration with Agri Universities and technical institutions for knowledge-sharing.
- District Selection Criteria:
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- Based on:
- Low productivity,
- Moderate cropping intensity,
- Low credit flow.
- Every state/UT to have at least one district selected.
- Proportionate allocation based on net cropped area and operational holdings.
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