PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Transforming Agriculture in 100 Districts

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India has just rolled out a game-changing agriculture mission, a scheme designed to uplift farmers and revive low-performing districts through focused action.

What is it?

  • Called the Prime Minister Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY).
  • Approved by the Union Cabinet on 16 July 2025.
  • Fund allocation: ₹24,000 crore annually.
  • Duration: 6-year mission, starting from FY 2025–26.

Where will it happen?

  • Covers 100 districts across India.
  • Selection criteria: low productivity, low cropping intensity, and limited access to credit.
  • Every state and union territory will have at least one district included.

How will it work?

  • Brings together 36 existing central schemes from 11 ministries, state programs, and local partnerships — a true convergence model.
  • District-level committees called District Dhan‑Dhaanya Samiti, including progressive farmers and local officials, will tailor plans for each district.
  • Implementation will be monitored through a digital dashboard tracking 117 KPIs every month.
  • NITI Aayog and Central Nodal Officers will conduct regular reviews.

What’s the goal?

  • The scheme aims to:
  • Improve agricultural productivity
  • Encourage crop diversification, natural farming, and eco-friendly practices
  • Strengthen irrigation and post‑harvest storage
  • Increase availability of agricultural credit (short and long term)
  • Boost livelihoods, value addition, and move towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Who benefits?

  • Around 1.7 crore (17 million) farmers in these 100 districts will directly benefit from better farming practices and support services.

Question 1:

What is the total annual outlay (budget) approved for PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹18,000 crore
C. ₹24,000 crore
D. ₹50,000 crore

Question 2:

How many districts will be covered under the PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

A. 75
B. 100
C. 150
D. 200

Question 3:

For how many years will the PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana run?

A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years

Question 4:

Which of the following is not a key focus area of the PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

A. Crop diversification
B. Natural farming
C. Stock market development
D. Post-harvest infrastructure

Question 5:

Which body will help monitor and evaluate the scheme’s implementation at the national level?

A. RBI
B. NITI Aayog
C. SEBI
D. Ministry of Finance

Answers:

1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B




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