Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
The "Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana" is a government initiative launched as part of the 2025 Union Budget. It was approved by the Union Cabinet with the goal of enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across India.
Scheme Overview
- The scheme merges 36 existing schemes from 11 different ministries.
- It will have a financial outlay of ₹24,000 crore per year for six years, starting from 2025-26.
- Aims to benefit 1.7 crore farmers across the country.
Implementation Strategy
- Inspired by the Aspirational Districts Programme launched in 2018 to transform 112 under-developed districts.
- Implementation through convergence of 36 schemes across 11 departments, state schemes, and private sector partnerships.
- 100 districts will be selected based on:
- Low productivity
- Low cropping intensity
- Less credit disbursement
- Selection criteria for districts:
- Based on the share of Net Cropped Area and operational holdings.
- At least one district will be selected from each State/Union Territory.
Expert Insights
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) states that the scheme is pivotal for boosting agricultural performance in under-performing districts by focusing on:
- Productivity and resilience through crop diversification
- Allied activities and value addition
- Soil health and water-use efficiency
