On 16 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a transformative six-year agricultural scheme starting in FY 2025–26, targeting 100 low-productivity districts across India.
🎯 Key Objectives
- Improve crop productivity and cropping intensity
- Promote sustainable farming and crop diversification
- Enhance post-harvest infrastructure and irrigation
- Expand credit access for farmers
🏞️ District Selection & Coverage
- Inspired by NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme
- At least one district from each state/UT
- Allocation based on net cropped area and operational holdings
🔧 Implementation Mechanism
- Convergence of 36 central schemes from 11 ministries
- Coordination with state programs and private sector
- District-level planning via Dhan-Dhaanya Samitis including progressive farmers
📊 Monitoring and Evaluation
- Tracked using 117 KPIs via a digital dashboard
- Supervised by Central Nodal Officers
- Regular guidance from NITI Aayog
