Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
Key Points: - Objective: Enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation and post-harvest storage in low-productivity districts - Announced: February 1, 2025 in Union Budget 2025-26 by FM Nirmala Sitharaman - Coverage: 100 districts with low crop productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters - Beneficiaries: Approximately 1.7 crore farmers, primarily small and marginal farmers (<2 hectares, 86% of farming population) - Budget: ₹24,000 crore annually for six years (2025-26 to 2030-31), totaling ₹1.44 lakh crore - Approach: Convergence of 36 existing agricultural schemes across 11 ministries including PM-KISAN, PMFBY, PMKSY, and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - Key Features: Post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels; long-term and short-term credit facilitation; sustainable agriculture practices - Implementation: In partnership with state governments
- PMDDKY announced in Union Budget 2025-26 with ₹24,000 crore annually for six years (2025-26 to 2030-31) totaling ₹1.44 lakh crore
- Covers 100 districts with low crop productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters
- Beneficiaries: 1.7 crore farmers, primarily small and marginal farmers with less than 2 hectares (86% of farming population)
- Convergence of 36 existing agricultural schemes across 11 ministries including PM-KISAN, PMFBY, PMKSY, and RKVY
- Key features: Post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels; long-term and short-term credit facilitation
- Promotes sustainable agriculture practices and crop diversification; implemented in partnership with state governments
What is the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)?
PMDDKY is a central scheme announced on February 1, 2025 in Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, and improve irrigation and post-harvest storage in low-productivity districts.
How many districts and farmers does PMDDKY cover?
The scheme covers 100 districts selected for low crop productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters, benefiting approximately 1.7 crore farmers, primarily small and marginal farmers with under 2 hectares, who form 86% of the farming population.
What is the budget outlay of PMDDKY?
PMDDKY has a budget of ₹24,000 crore annually for six years from 2025-26 to 2030-31, totalling ₹1.44 lakh crore. It is implemented in partnership with state governments.
How does PMDDKY converge existing schemes?
PMDDKY converges 36 existing agricultural schemes across 11 ministries, including PM-KISAN, PMFBY, PMKSY, and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, under a single umbrella for targeted impact in low-productivity districts.
What are the key features of PMDDKY?
Key features include post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels, long-term and short-term credit facilitation, sustainable agriculture practices, and convergence of 36 schemes across 11 ministries for holistic support to farmers.
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