Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)

In February 2025, the Government announced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) under the Union Budget 2025 to boost agricultural productivity in 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit access.

Key Features of PMDKY

  • Inspired by the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP), the scheme focuses on agricultural development through convergence of existing schemes in partnership with state governments.
  • No separate budget allocation has been specified, implying reliance on existing resources.

Challenges in Agricultural Productivity

Despite producing 329.7 million tonnes of food grains in FY23, India’s agricultural yield remains lower than China, Brazil, and the US due to:

  • Small ....
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