Launch of PM-Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

The Union Cabinet approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) — a landmark initiative for transforming India's agricultural landscape. First announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, the scheme is designed to catalyse growth in 100 agri-districts through saturation-based convergence of 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries, with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for a period of six years starting FY 2025–26. The convergence will also include state schemes and local partnerships with the private sector. Rather than introducing new schemes, PMDDKY ensures coordinated delivery of existing programmes to the last-mile farmer, avoiding duplication and enhancing impact. The scheme draws on insights from the successful Aspirational District Programme and is projected to benefit 1.7 crore farmers directly. The Scheme Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 11th October, 2025 at NASC Complex, PUSA, Delhi.