PM Modi Launches PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Worth Rs 35,440 Cr

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two big farming schemes in New Delhi today, October 11, 2025, with a total investment of ₹35,440 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) and Pulses Aatmanirbharta Mission. The event at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a big step to help farmers grow more crops, earn more money, and make India more self-reliant. 

The event also happened on the birth anniversary of socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan. PM Modi opened projects worth over Rs 5,450 crore for farming, animal care, fishing, and food processing. He also laid the foundation for new projects worth about Rs 815 crore. 

What is Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a government scheme made to help farmers grow more crops, earn more money, and make farming easier and sustainable. It especially focuses on small and marginal farmers. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 and started in October 2025. It brings together 36 existing agriculture programs from 11 ministries to make it easier for farmers to get benefits directly.

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, with a budget of Rs 11,440 crore, aims to increase pulses production from 252.38 lakh tonnes to 350 lakh tonnes by the 2030-31 crop year. This will also help India reduce the need to import pulses from other countries.

Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)

The PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, with Rs 24,000 crore, is made to improve farming in 100 low-performing districts. The scheme will help farmers by:

• This brings together 36 government schemes from 11 ministries to help farmers better.

• Each of the 100 districts makes farming plans based on local needs.

• Farmers’ progress is checked using 117 key points.

• This encourages farmers to grow different crops and do organic farming.

• Money is used as 40% for subsidies, 30% for infrastructure, 20% for loans, 10% for training, and markets.

• Supports livestock, dairy, fisheries, and agroforestry for extra income.

• Promotes digital tools, farmer groups (FPOs), and better market access.

• Committees at the district, state, and national levels make sure everything runs smoothly.

• This special focus on women, young farmers, and marginalized groups.

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Objectives

The scheme aims to help farmers grow more crops, earn more income, and use better farming methods. It also focuses on supporting small farmers, encouraging different crops, and improving irrigation and storage.

• Help farmers in 100 low-performing districts produce more.

• Encourage farmers to grow different types of crops and use eco-friendly methods.

• Improve irrigation and storage for harvested crops.

• Make it easier for farmers to get loans, technology, and sell their crops in the market.

• Focus on small farmers, women, and young farmers to help them succeed.

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Major Features

The PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focuses on improving farm productivity and supporting 1.7 crore farmers in 100 districts. It promotes modern farming methods, better irrigation, and post-harvest storage. The scheme also ensures easy access to credit and other government agricultural schemes. 

• PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Rs 24,000 crore has been set aside to improve farming in 100 low-productivity districts. It combines 36 schemes from 11 ministries and will directly help 1.7 crore farmers.

• Pulses Aatmanirbharta Mission: With Rs 11,440 crore, this mission aims to increase pulse production from 252.38 lakh tonnes to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31. Farmers will get a 100% purchase guarantee at MSP.

• Projects Worth Rs 42,000 Crore: Over 1,100 projects in farming, animal care, fishing, and food processing were inaugurated or had their foundation laid.

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