The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri DhanDhanya Krishi Yojana, a multi-sectoral scheme focused on improving agricultural productivity in districts with low yields and limited Agri Credit Card (ACC) utilization. Announced by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the initiative aims to address disparities in agricultural productivity across states and districts, despite overall increases in foodgrain, fruit, milk, and vegetable production.
The scheme will identify approximately 100 districts, with at least one from each state, for comprehensive implementation of existing schemes from 11 different departments, integrating central and state government initiatives, along with contributions from other partners. Preparatory work is underway, with the selection of districts and appointment of nodal officers to be finalized by the end of July. Training sessions and public awareness campaigns are scheduled to begin in August.
NITI Aayog will track district-level progress using specific indicators and a monitoring dashboard. The campaign is set to commence with the Rabi season in October. District-level committees, led by the Gram Panchayat or District Collector and including departmental officers and progressive farmers, will be formed to make collaborative decisions. Similar teams will be established at the state level to ensure effective scheme convergence. At the central level, two teams will be formed – one under Union ministers and another under Secretaries, with officers from various departments.
The scheme's objectives extend beyond achieving the national average in productivity, aiming for top productivity levels across crops, fruit cultivation, fisheries, beekeeping, animal husbandry, and agroforestry.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
DhanDhanya Krishi Yojana: A government scheme focused on increasing agricultural productivity.
Pradhan Mantri DhanDhanya Krishi Yojana: A government scheme aimed at improving agricultural productivity.
Agri Credit Cards ACC: Financial instrument for farmers to access credit for agricultural purposes.
NITI Aayog: A government institution tasked with tracking district-level progress and monitoring the DhanDhanya Krishi Yojana.
Gram Panchayat: A local self-government organization at the village or small-town level in India.
Rabi season: The winter cropping season in India.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan issues statement on Cabinet’s key
approval of the Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana
Posted On: 16 JUL 2025 8:03PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today addressed the media
on the Cabinet’s key decision to approve the ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana’. He stated that
foodgrain production has increased by more than 40%, and the production of fruits, milk, and vegetables has
also seen historic growth. However, significant disparities in productivity continue to remain between states,
even between districts within the same state.
He stated that districts with low agricultural productivity or limited utilization of Agri Credit Cards (ACC) by
farmers will be identified. In these areas, the government will work to ensure the comprehensive
implementation of schemes from 11 different departments through convergence. This will include not only
central schemes but also those from state governments, along with contributions from any other willing
partners. Approximately 100 such districts will be selected, with at least one district from every state.
Preparatory work is already underway. A nodal officer will be appointed for each district, and both the
districts and their nodal officers will be finalized by the end of July. Training sessions will commence in
August, accompanied by efforts to raise public awareness.
Shri Chouhan mentioned that NITI Aayog will be tasked with tracking district-level progresş based on certain
indicators. It will also create a dashboard to monitor the progress. The campaign will begin with the Rabi
season in October. A district-level committee, led by the Gram Panchayat or District Collector, will be
formed, which will include departmental officers, progressive farmers, and others who will collectively take
decisions. Similar teams will be formed at the state level, with the responsibility of ensuring effective
convergence of schemes in districts. At the central level, two teams will be formed — one under Union
ministers and another under Secretaries with officers from various departments. The scheme will operate
across multiple sectors.
Shri Chouhan emphasized that the overall goal is to improve productivity in low-yield districts — not just to
reach the national average, but to also achieve top productivity levels. In addition to crops, focus will also be
given to fruit cultivation, fisheries, beekeeping, animal husbandry, and agroforestry.
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