Context
The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) completed its first year on 11 October 2026, marking one year of focused agricultural development across 100 selected districts.
About PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
- Approval: Union Cabinet, 16 July 2025.
- Implementation period: Six years, beginning with FY 2025–26.
- Coverage: 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts across India.
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Implementation approach: Convergence of existing schemes, district-specific planning and coordination among Central and State governments, alongside private-sector participation.
Objectives of the Scheme
The scheme aims to address structural gaps in agricultural development through six broad objectives:
- Enhancing agricultural productivity.
- Encouraging crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Augmenting post-harvest storage capacity.
- Improving irrigation infrastructure.
- Enabling greater access to short-term and long-term agricultural credit.
- Improving governance and service delivery.
Identification of the 100 Districts
Districts were identified based on three key indicators:
- Low agricultural productivity
- Low cropping intensity
- Low agricultural credit disbursement
Implementation Mechanism
The scheme follows a three-tier implementation structure.
| Level | Institutional mechanism | Key responsibility |
| District | District Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Samiti, headed by the District Collector/DM | Prepares and implements the District Action Plan |
| State | State Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Samiti, headed by the Chief Secretary | Reviews and monitors District Action Plans |
| National | National Executive Committee and National Monitoring Committee | Overall implementation oversight and monitoring |
Conclusion
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana adopts a district-centric, outcome-oriented approach to agricultural development by integrating existing schemes, strengthening infrastructure, and improving access to credit and modern farming practices. Its success will depend on effective inter-departmental convergence, robust monitoring, and the sustained participation of farmers and local institutions to enhance productivity, resilience, and rural livelihoods.