A New Green Revolution Begins: PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched with Massive Rs 24,000 Crore Boost

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: A New Dawn for Indian Farmers

In a landmark event on October 11, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi. With an allocation of Rs. 24,000 crore, this ambitious scheme is designed to accelerate agricultural growth by enhancing productivity, encouraging crop diversification, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in 100 priority districts across the nation.

The initiative aims to improve post-harvest storage facilities at the panchayat and block levels and enhance irrigation infrastructure. It also facilitates easier access to credit for farmers, helping boost farm incomes and reduce reliance on traditional crop patterns. The scheme is aligned closely with other government programs to create a comprehensive support ecosystem for farmers.

This launch coincides with the birth anniversaries of Bharat Ratna Jayaprakash Narayan and Nanaji Deshmukh, stalwarts dedicated to rural welfare, underscoring the government’s commitment to honoring their legacy through agricultural empowerment.

Notable Updates

Scheme Outlay: Rs. 24,000 crore directed specifically for PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana within a broader Rs. 35,440 crore agriculture fund.

District Coverage: Benefits targeted at 100 aspirational districts characterized by low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and limited credit access.

Integrated Approach: The scheme consolidates 36 government initiatives including the National Mission on Natural Farming and Per Drop More Crop campaign.

Infrastructure Boost: Emphasis on improving irrigation, post-harvest storage, and livestock health campaigns at the grassroots level.

Farmer Support: Ensures beneficiaries under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi receive assured payments, alongside targeted loan facilitation.

Additional Launches: PM Modi also unveiled the Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission (Rs. 11,440 crore) aimed at boosting pulse productivity and food processing projects worth over Rs. 5,450 crore.

Major Takeaways

The Yojana reflects a coordinated, district-specific plan empowering farmers through technology, finance, and infrastructure.

It integrates sustainability with economic upliftment via crop diversification and natural farming promotion.

Local governance plays a key role, with district officials tasked to tailor action plans as per local needs.

The government's investment signals a strong resolve toward making Indian agriculture globally competitive and self-reliant.

Sources: Press Information Bureau India, DD News, Amar Ujala, Jagran, Indian Express