Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled projects and schemes valued at over Rs 42,000 crore to revolutionize agriculture and allied sectors. Key initiatives include the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, aimed at enhancing productivity, sustainable practices, storage, and credit availability across 100 districts.
Historic Step for Agriculture & Rural Growth
In a landmark move to strengthen India’s agricultural backbone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched and laid the foundation for projects and schemes worth more than Rs 42,000 crore. The event, held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, marks a crucial phase in the government’s agenda to enhance farmer welfare, food security, and rural development.
Central to the launch are two flagship schemes: the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (allocated Rs 11,440 crore). Designed to boost agricultural productivity, these initiatives promote crop diversification, sustainable farming, improved irrigation, and better post-harvest storage facilities at the panchayat and block levels in 100 selected districts.
The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses aims at expanding pulse cultivation area, improving productivity, strengthening procurement and processing chains, and minimizing losses. These efforts align with the broader vision of self-reliance (“Aatmanirbhar Bharat”) in crucial crop segments.
Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated and dedicated to the nation projects worth over Rs 5,450 crore across agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors, while also laying foundation stones for projects valued at around Rs 815 crore, creating a pipeline for future advancements.
Major Takeaways and Notable Updates
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focuses on enhancing productivity and sustainable practices, coupled with facilitating long-term and short-term credit in targeted districts.
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses strengthens the entire pulse value chain from procurement to processing, aiming at self-sufficiency.
Projects include Artificial Insemination Training Centers, Milk Powder Plants, Fish Feed unit, and Integrated Cold Chain infrastructure investments.
Foundation stones laid for modern aquaculture parks, state-of-the-art fishing harbors, and agro-processing clusters across multiple states.
The government’s programme underscores commitment to rural prosperity, modern farming techniques, and climate-smart agricultural growth.
PM Modi interacted with farmers benefiting from government schemes promoting pulses cultivation and crop diversification during the event.
Important Points
The Rs 42,000 crore investment signals a strategic push to transform India’s agriculture and allied sectors into globally competitive ecosystems.
These initiatives aim not only at increasing output but also at improving income levels and livelihood opportunities for farmers nationwide.
The programmes support India’s position as a leading global food producer and exporter, boosting food security measures.
Sources: Newsonair, Mangalorean, Mathrubhumi, News18, PIB India, Lokmat Times, LatestLY
