Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY)

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The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India to modernize the agricultural sector across 100 underperforming districts.

Key Features

Scheme Type and Duration: Central Sector Scheme with 100% central funding; runs for 6 years from FY 2025-26.
Financial Outlay: ₹24,000 crore annually.
Target Beneficiaries: 1.7 crore farmers in 100 districts selected based on low productivity, cropping intensity, and credit access; at least one district per state/UT.
Convergence: Integrates 36 central schemes from 11 ministries, plus state schemes and private partnerships.

Objectives

Enhance agricultural productivity through quality seeds, modern inputs, and integrated farming.
Promote crop diversification and sustainable, climate-resilient practices.
Augment post-harvest storage at panchayat/block levels and improve irrigation infrastructure.
Improve access to short- and long-term agricultural credit.

Implementation Structure

District Level: District Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Samiti (DDKY Samiti) chaired by District Collector prepares tailored plans.
Monitoring: 117 KPIs tracked monthly via central dashboard; Central Nodal Officers for oversight.
Governance: Three-tier system (district, state, central) with teams under ministers/secretaries; digital app for farmers and GIS/AI tools.
Support Institutions: Involves NITI Aayog, agricultural universities, NABARD, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

Expected Outcomes

Increased farm incomes, reduced post-harvest losses, better market access via FPOs.
Focus on allied sectors like fruits, fisheries, beekeeping, animal husbandry, and agroforestry.
Creates resilient, market-oriented farming systems for rural prosperity.

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