Context:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, two major agricultural schemes with a combined outlay of ₹35,440 crore. The schemes were officially unveiled at a special agricultural program held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.
About Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY):
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- Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a centrally approved, focused agricultural programme spanning six years (from 2025‑26 onward) targeted at 100 districts across India.
- It aims to modernize agriculture in underperforming regions by converging multiple schemes, strengthening infrastructure, enhancing productivity, and promoting crop diversification.
- Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a centrally approved, focused agricultural programme spanning six years (from 2025‑26 onward) targeted at 100 districts across India.
Key Features & Components
Here are the major pillars of PMDDKY:
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Component |
Description / Targeted Intervention |
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Outlay & Duration |
The scheme will run for six years, with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore. |
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Convergence of Existing Schemes |
The scheme will bring together 36 existing central schemes from 11 departments, along with state and local efforts, for better coordination. |
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Crop Diversification & Sustainability |
Encouragement of moving away from mono‑cropping, adoption of sustainable practices, intercropping, balanced fertiliser use, and more resilient cropping systems. |
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Credit Access |
Provide both short‑term and long‑term credit more readily, especially to farmers in those low-performing districts. |
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District Planning & Governance |
Each district will have a “District Dhan-Dhaanya Samiti” which, with participation from progressive farmers, local officials, etc., will prepare a District Agriculture & Allied Activities Plan. |
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Beneficiaries |
It is estimated to benefit around 1.7 crore farmers across the 100 districts. |
About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses:
The Union Cabinet has approved the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” for the period 2025‑26 to 2030‑31, with a total outlay of ₹11,440 crore. The purpose is to drive self‑reliance (aatmanirbharta) in pulses by boosting domestic production, strengthening the value chain, and reducing dependence on imports.
Objectives & Goals:
Some of the mission’s major targets include:
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Metric |
Target by 2030‑31 |
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Production of pulses |
350 lakh tonnes (35 million tonnes) |
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Area under pulses |
310 lakh hectares (i.e. 31 million hectares) |
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Additional area expansion |
35 lakh hectares via rice fallows and other diversifiable lands |
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Procurement |
100% procurement of Tur, Urad, Masoor for four years under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) / PM‑AASHA, via agencies such as NAFED & NCCF |
Additionally, the mission aims to benefit ~2 crore farmers through improved seed availability, post‑harvest facilities, assured procurement, and other supports.
Conclusion:
These two schemes represent one of the largest interventions in Indian agriculture in recent times. By targeting lagging districts and focusing on self‑reliance in pulses, the government aims to reduce regional inequality, strengthen nutritional security, and insulate farmers from global commodity swings.
