Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Progress of Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY). The scheme aims to accelerate agricultural development in 100 districts identified based on low agricultural productivity, low cropping intensity, and low credit disbursement. It focuses on six objectives through the convergence of 36 Central schemes of 11 Ministries and Departments, State schemes, and private-sector participation. The average score of the 100 districts improved from 22.54 in April 2026 to 38.85 in July 2026. The review highlighted uploaded District Action Plans, data-driven monitoring via the PM-DDKY dashboard, capacity building of farmers and extension workers, and convergence with CSR activities of Central Public Sector Enterprises.