Selection Methodology under Prime Minister Dhan-DhaanyaKrishiYojana - 21st July 2026 - Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare - Gazette Notification PDF

Policy Summary: Selection Methodology under Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY)

Overview On July 21, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, through a written reply in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State Shri Ramnath Thakur, outlined the selection methodology for the 100 districts covered under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY). The initiative aims to foster agricultural growth and ensure balanced regional development in areas with the greatest need.

Selection Criteria and Indicators The selection of the 100 districts was based on published public domain data focused on three primary performance indicators:

• Low agricultural productivity.
• Low cropping intensity.
• Lower levels of agriculture credit disbursement.

State Allocation and Coverage The distribution of districts among various States was determined by the net cropped area and the number of operational holdings. Key aspects of the allocation include:

• Universal Coverage: Every State is included in the scheme, with a minimum of at least one district per State, ensuring no State is excluded.
• State-Level Replication: States have the autonomy to identify additional districts requiring focused attention. They may replicate the DDKY framework and approach in these areas using their existing administrative mechanisms and available scheme resources.

Administrative Details

• Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi; Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
• Reporting Official: Shri Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• Reference ID: RC/MS/404 (Release ID: 2287249).
• Date of Announcement: July 21, 2026.