PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Empowering 1.7 Crore Farmers

Table of Contents

• About PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
• What are the Objectives of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?
• Recent Updates about PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
• Other Initiatives along with PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
• PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for Better Future

About PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is a new scheme in the agricultural sector of India. This scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, improve irrigation facilities, facilitate long-term and short-term credit for farmers and make the industry climate resilient. This scheme is likely to benefit 1.7 crore farmers, thus providing financial security and modern solutions to them, particularly in low-productivity districts of agriculture.

What are the Objectives of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

The main objectives of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana are:

• Enhancing agricultural productivity.
• Providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.
• Adopting crop diversification and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Improving post-harvest practices like warehouse storage, logistics, etc. at Panchayat and Block levels.
• Improving irrigation facilities and credit availability.

Recent Updates about PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

• After the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, The finance minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in the Union Budget 2025-26.
• PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is yet to be launched in the country. It was recently approved by the cabinet.
• The scheme will be launched in 100 districts with low crop productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average credit parameters.
• The scheme will help 1.7 Crore farmers to enhance their livelihoods.

Other Initiatives along with PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Building Rural Prosperity and Resilience: The ‘Rural Prosperity and Resilience’ programme will be launched in partnership with states, to address under-employment in agriculture through skilling, investment, technology, and invigorating the rural economy. The programme will focus on rural women, young farmers, rural youth, marginal and small farmers, and landless families. In Phase-1, 100 developing agri-districts will be covered.

Aatmanirbharta in Pulses:  A 6-year “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” will be launched with a special focus on Tur, Urad and Masoor. The Mission will emphasize on development and commercial availability of climate resilient seeds; enhancing protein content; increasing productivity; improving post-harvest storage and management and assuring remunerative prices for farmers.

Comprehensive Programme for Vegetables & Fruits: This programme will promote fruit & vegetables production, efficient supply, processing, and remunerative prices for farmers.

Grameen Credit Score: Public Sector Banks will develop ‘Grameen Credit Score’ framework to serve the credit needs of SHG members and people in rural areas.

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for Better Future

The all-new PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is an important scheme in the agricultural sector. By promoting sustainable farming practices and raising awareness about government assistance, we can boost agricultural production and improve the livelihoods of farmers so that the economic growth of the country will reach new heights. However, this scheme is yet to be launched in the country, so stay tuned with Tractorkarvan for more future updates.