36 Schemes Of Central Govt. Merges Into In Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

India’s agricultural sector, vital to livelihoods and food security, has long grappled with inefficiencies due to fragmented schemes and disjointed implementation. In response, the Union Cabinet approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)—a transformative initiative announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aimed at enhancing productivity, sustainability, and economic viability for farmers by converging multiple central schemes into one coherent framework.

Background

Despite numerous schemes across ministries, Indian agriculture remains plagued by low productivity, fragmented land holdings, and climate vulnerabilities. Existing overlaps and lack of synergy have reduced the overall impact. To address these issues, PMDDKY merges 36 schemes under 11 ministries, promoting decentralised, data-driven interventions modeled after the Aspirational Districts Programme.

Key Features

• Scheme Convergence: Brings together 36 schemes from diverse departments, minimizing administrative redundancy.
• Annual Outlay: ₹24,000 crore for six years from 2025–26, aiming to impact 1.7 crore farmers.
• District-Level Targeting: 100 underperforming districts selected based on low productivity, cropping intensity, and credit availability—with at least one from every State/UT.
• Localised Planning: Establishment of District Dhan Dhaanya Samitis to prepare District Agriculture and Allied Activities Plans (DAAAP) with inputs from progressive farmers.
• Focus Areas: Emphasis on post-harvest infrastructure, irrigation efficiency, organic farming, crop diversification, and credit access.
• Monitoring and Partnerships: Monthly progress reviews and public-private convergence to enable scalable innovation.

Significance

PMDDKY signifies a shift from subsidy-driven aid to a value-chain support model, promoting climate-resilient and economically viable farming. It strengthens local governance through decentralised planning and supports national goals such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and doubling farmer incomes.