This initiative will target 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Prime Minister Dhandhany Krushi Yojna, which includes specific proposals primarily focusing on agriculture. Inspired by the success of the Aspirational District Programme, the government will launch an agricultural district programme in partnership with the states. This initiative will target 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters.
The program aims to enhance agricultural productivity through various measures, including crop diversification, sustainable farming practices, improved post-harvest storage at the Panchayat and block levels, better irrigation facilities, and increased access to both long-term and short-term credit. It is anticipated that this initiative will benefit 1.7 crore farmers.
The Union Finance Minister stated that motivated by the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, the Government will undertake a ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ in partnership with states. Through the convergence of existing schemes and specialized measures, the programme will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average credit parameters. The programme aims to enhance agricultural productivity; adopt crop diversification and sustainable agriculture practices; augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block level; improve irrigation facilities and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit. This programme is likely to help 1.7 crore farmers.