Parliament Question: Implementation of PMDDKY

O.I.H. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 82 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/02/2026 IMPLEMENTATION OF PMDDKY *82. SMT. MAMATA MOHANTA: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) the number of Aspirational Agriculture Districts (AADs) covered under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) during the year 2025; (b) the details of convergence achieved among various Ministries/Schemes; and (c) whether any assessment of the measurable impact on farmers' income, productivity and crop diversification has been made in connection with the PMDDKY, if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN) (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 82 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 06/02/2026 REGARDING “IMPLEMENTATION OF PMDDKY” (a): 100 districts have been selected under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY). (b): DDKY envisages convergence in activities of 36 Central Schemes from 11 Ministries/Departments, State Schemes and private sector mobilization. So far 96 districts have convened their District DDKY Samitis, formulated District Action Plans (DAPs) as per local requirements and initiated activities. DAPs of 96 districts have been uploaded on the DDKY dashboard. The districts are being reviewed monthly through the dashboard. (c): Since DDKY was launched on 11th October, 2025, it is too early for assessment of the measurable impact on farmers' income, productivity and crop diversification. To track progress of the scheme in each district, the scheme Dashboard is designed to capture Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on monthly basis. Central Nodal Officers (CNOs) have been assigned to each DDKY district for field visits, review & monitoring the performance on a regular basis. *****