{"id":44966,"date":"2025-02-17T09:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T03:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=44966"},"modified":"2025-05-06T16:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T10:34:50","slug":"prime-minister-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/prime-minister-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Boosting Agriculture &#038; Rural Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What\u2019s in Today\u2019s Article?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Latest News<\/li>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<li>Objectives of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana<\/li>\n<li>Implementation Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Additional Measures under PMDKY<\/li>\n<li>Expected Impact of PMDKY<\/li>\n<li>Challenges in Implementation<\/li>\n<li>Conclusion<\/li>\n<li>PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana FAQs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Latest News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget on February 1 announced the launch of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)<\/strong> is a major agricultural initiative launched under the <strong>Union Budget 2025-26<\/strong> by <strong>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme aims to improve <strong>agricultural productivity, irrigation, crop diversification, and financial access<\/strong> for farmers across <strong>100 districts<\/strong> with <strong>low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This initiative follows the success of the <strong>Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)<\/strong> and aligns with the government\u2019s goal of <strong>strengthening rural prosperity, boosting farm incomes, and enhancing self-sufficiency in food production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Objectives of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhancing Agricultural Productivity<\/strong> \u2013 Improving farming efficiency through modern technology and better land utilization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting Crop Diversification<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging farmers to grow multiple crops for better income stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Post-Harvest Infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 Establishing storage and processing units at the <strong>Panchayat and Block levels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improving Irrigation Facilities<\/strong> \u2013 Expanding irrigation infrastructure to reduce dependence on rainfall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitating Credit Access<\/strong> \u2013 Providing <strong>long-term and short-term agricultural loans<\/strong> to farmers for investment in better farming practices.<\/li>\n<li>The programme is expected to <strong>benefit 1.7 crore farmers<\/strong> across the selected districts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Implementation Strategy<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Selection of 100 Target Districts \u2013 The scheme will cover <strong>100 districts<\/strong> based on the following parameters:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low productivity<\/strong> \u2013 Areas with below-average agricultural output.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderate cropping intensity<\/strong> \u2013 Regions where farming cycles can be optimized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited credit access<\/strong> \u2013 Districts with low financial inclusion in agricultural loans.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Ministry of Agriculture &amp; Farmers\u2019 Welfare<\/strong>, in collaboration with <strong>NABARD<\/strong> and the Department of Financial Services, will identify these districts based on data analysis of farm credit, cropping intensity, and land productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Financial Support and Convergence of Existing Schemes\n<ul>\n<li>PMDKY does not have a standalone budget allocation but will be <strong>funded through the convergence of existing agricultural schemes<\/strong> under:\n<ul>\n<li>Ministry of Agriculture &amp; Farmers\u2019 Welfare<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme\n<ul>\n<li>To address underemployment in agriculture, the government has introduced a multi-sectoral Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme. This will focus on:\n<ul>\n<li>Skilling rural youth &amp; farmers<\/li>\n<li>Investments in agricultural infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Technology-driven solutions for higher farm output<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging rural entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Measures under PMDKY<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A new <strong>six-year mission<\/strong> for <strong>self-sufficiency in pulses<\/strong> will focus on crops like <strong>Tur, Urad, and Masoor<\/strong>. Strategies include:\n<ul>\n<li>Developing climate-resilient seeds<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing protein content in pulses<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring procurement and remunerative prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAFED and NCCF will buy pulses from farmers under guaranteed agreements for the next four years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Programme for Vegetables &amp; Fruits<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A new initiative will support increased production, better supply chains, and processing of vegetables and fruits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus will be on promoting Shree-Anna (millets) for better nutrition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and cooperatives will play a key role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grameen Credit Score for Financial Inclusion<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Public Sector Banks (PSBs)<\/strong> will introduce a <strong>Grameen Credit Score<\/strong> framework.<\/li>\n<li>This will help Self-Help Group (SHG) members and rural farmers access affordable loans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Expected Impact of PMDKY<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boosting Agricultural Growth<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased farm output through <strong>better crop management and irrigation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Higher income stability for farmers with <strong>diversified cropping patterns<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Rural Infrastructure<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Post-harvest storage units and processing centres<\/strong> to reduce food wastage.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced <strong>cold storage and supply chain systems<\/strong> for better price realization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Empowerment for Farmers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to <strong>credit for small and marginal farmers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Better financial planning through the <strong>Grameen Credit Score system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment and Rural Livelihoods<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>New job opportunities in <strong>agriculture, food processing, and storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced migration due to <strong>better rural employment prospects<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Challenges in Implementation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ensuring Timely Fund Allocation<\/strong> \u2013 Convergence of existing schemes may <strong>delay fund distribution<\/strong> to farmers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Gaps in Remote Areas<\/strong> \u2013 Some districts lack <strong>cold storage, warehouses, and irrigation systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Farmer Awareness and Participation<\/strong> \u2013 Effective implementation requires <strong>extensive outreach<\/strong> to educate farmers about scheme benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) is a <strong>transformative step towards improving India\u2019s agricultural landscape<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>By focusing on <strong>productivity, irrigation, storage, and financial access<\/strong>, the scheme aims to <strong>empower 1.7 crore farmers<\/strong> and ensure sustainable rural development.<\/li>\n<li>While challenges remain, <strong>effective coordination between central and state governments<\/strong> and <strong>timely implementation of initiatives<\/strong> will be key to the scheme\u2019s success. If executed efficiently, PMDKY has the potential to make India\u2019s agricultural sector more resilient, productive, and financially secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What is the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It is a scheme to boost agricultural productivity, irrigation, storage, and credit access in 100 low-productivity districts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> How will the scheme benefit farmers?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PMDKY will provide farmers with better crop management, financial assistance, and irrigation support to improve productivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> How will the scheme be funded?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Funds will be allocated through existing agriculture-related schemes and additional budget provisions as needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. <\/strong>What is the role of NABARD in PMDKY?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NABARD will provide financial support and credit access for farmers in selected districts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> When will the scheme be implemented?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The scheme is expected to be rolled out after formal approval by the Union Cabinet in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2098401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PIB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/everyday-explainers\/prime-minister-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmdky-9836373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to enhance agricultural productivity, improve irrigation, and provide financial support to farmers in 100 low-productivity districts across India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":44967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-44966","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-mains-current-affairs","8":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}