Parliament Question: Schemes to Enhance Agricultural Production

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4097 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17th MARCH, 2026 SCHEMES TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 4097. Shri Janardhan Singh Sigriwal: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी be pleased to state: (a) the details of the new schemes launched by the Government to increase agricultural production in the country during the last five years; (b) whether the Government has recently approved any such scheme for implementation in the country; (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Bihar; and (d) the details of potential benefits provided to farmers due to the implementation of the abovesaid schemes, State-wise including Bihar? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण रा(cid:475) मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY) (a): The Government of India is implementing a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes and programmes aimed at increasing agricultural production across all States, including Bihar are placed at Annexure I. Major schemes launched and implemented during the last five years are placed at Annexure II. (b) to (d): The Government has recently approved and launched Pradhan Mantri Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses on 11th October, 2025. PM-DDKY targets 100 districts including 7 districts in Bihar (Madhubani, Darbhanga, Banka, Gaya, Siwan, Kishanganj and Nawada). PM-DDKY aims at enhancing production and productivity in agriculture and allied sector in targeted 100 districts in the country including 7 districts of Bihar. It converges 36 central schemes of 11 departments, State schemes and private partnerships target improving productivity in DDKY districts. To achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, the Government of India has launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, aimed at strengthening domestic production and reducing dependence on imports while ensuring nutritional security. With a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore over a six-year period, the mission places a special emphasis on the cultivation of Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor. The programme seeks to increase pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes, expand the cultivation area by It 35 lakh hectares-particularly in rice fallows and intercropping systems- to reach about 310 lakh hectares, and enhance productivity to 1,130 Kg per hectare through improved seed availability, better agronomic practices and strengthened extension support. Rs. 483.625 Cr (Central Share) was allocated to States & UTs for implementation of Pulses Mission during Rabi 2025-26. Further, Rs. 51.76 Cr (Central Share) was allocated to Bihar for implementation of Pulses Mission during Rabi 2025-26.ANNEXURE I Major schemes implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) 2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) 3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) 4. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) 5. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) 6. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) 7. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) 8. Namo Drone Didi 9. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) 10. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) 11. Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) 12. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) 13. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM) 14. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) 15. Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F) 16. Rainfed Area Development (RAD) 17. Agroforestry 18. Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) 19. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE) 20. Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP) 21. National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) 22. Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM) 23. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) 24. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm 25. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds 26. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region 27. Digital Agriculture Mission 28. National Bamboo Mission 29. Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana 30. Mission for Atmanirbharta in PulsesANNEXURE II S.N. Name of Scheme Commencement year Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer i. 2020-21 Producer Organizations (FPOs) ii. National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) 2020-21 iii. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) 2020-21 National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm iv. 2021-22 (NMEO-OP) v. Agro Forestry (restructured) 2023-24 vi. Namo Drone Didi 2023-24 vii. Digital Agriculture 2024-25 Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ viii. 2024-25 (AgriSURE) ix. National Mission on Natural Farming 2024-25 x. National Mission on Edible Oils- Oilseeds 2024-25 xi. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses 2025-26 xii. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025-26 *****