(THE GIST OF PIB) Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

(OCTO BER-2025)

Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

The Prime Minister recently launched two new agriculture schemes, the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, with a total outlay of `35,440 crore.

About Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY):

It is a new scheme by the Indian government to support farmers.
Under this scheme, farmers get direct financial help, new farming tools, crop insurance, and better market access.
It targets 100 underperforming districts where farming faces challenges like low crop yields, water scarcity, and limited access to resources.
It aims to support 1.7 crore farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers owning less than 2 hectares of land, who constitute 86% of India’s farming population.
PMDDKY consolidates 36 existing agricultural schemes across 11 ministries, including PM-KISAN (cash transfers), PMFBY (crop insurance), PMKSY (irrigation), and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), into a unified program to streamline efforts and maximize impact.
PMDDKY focuses on regions with low crop yields (e.g., wheat yields below 3.5 tonnes/hectare compared to the national average), moderate cropping intensity (below 155%, meaning fewer than 1.55 crop cycles per year), and limited access to credit.
The scheme operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, with oversight from a National Steering Committee, state-level nodal committees, and District Dhan Dhaanya Samitis led by District Collectors.

PMDDKY’s Objectives:

Increase crop yields by 20-30% through high-quality inputs and technology.
Reduce reliance on monsoons with advanced irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler.
Provide affordable tools and mechanization to enhance efficiency.
Build storage infrastructure to cut post-harvest losses to under 5%.
Offer loans and direct market access to double farmer incomes by 2030, aligning with the government’s extended goal from 2022 due to economic disruptions like COVID-19.
Promote sustainable practices like organic farming to protect soil and water resources.
Support women, youth, and allied sectors (e.g., dairy, fisheries, poultry) to diversify income sources.
Achieve self-sufficiency in foodgrains, pulses, and oilseeds to reduce India’s dependence on imports.