To address inefficiencies in India’s farm sector, the Union Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Announced in Budget 2025–26, the scheme merges 36 existing agricultural schemes into one unified framework. It aims to boost productivity, ensure climate resilience, and improve farmers’ incomes through decentralised, data-driven planning.

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• 36 central schemes merged under new PMDDKY farm mission
• Annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for 6 years starting 2025–26
• 1.7 crore farmers targeted for direct benefits
• Focus on 100 low-performing districts, one per State/UT minimum
• Local farm plans made by District Dhan Dhaanya Samitis with farmer input
• Covers irrigation, post-harvest, organic farming, credit, crop diversification
• Modeled after Aspirational Districts Programme for localised strategy
• Monthly progress reviews, public-private partnerships for innovation
• Shifts from subsidy model to value-chain based support
• Supports goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat, doubling farmer incomes