PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
District-focused agriculture programme converging 36 central schemes in 100 low-productivity districts.
About this scheme
Approved by the Union Cabinet on 16 July 2025 and formally launched on 11 October 2025, PMDDKY is India's first national district-focused agriculture scheme. It runs for six years from 2025-26 to 2030-31 with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore and is expected to benefit about 1.7 crore farmers. It converges 36 existing central schemes across 11 departments along with state schemes and private-sector partnerships, rather than creating new benefits. The 100 districts were selected on three indicators: low crop productivity, low cropping intensity and low short-term credit disbursement, with at least one district from every State and UT. Each district forms a District Dhan-Dhaanya Samiti that prepares a District Agriculture and Allied Activities Plan, monitored monthly against 117 KPIs on a central dashboard.
Benefits
- Improved irrigation coverage and water-use efficiency
- Post-harvest storage at panchayat and block level
- Better access to long-term and short-term agricultural credit
- Crop diversification and sustainable and natural farming support
- Quality seeds, extension services and technology adoption
Who can apply
- Farmers and agri-entrepreneurs residing in one of the 100 selected districts
- Actively engaged in agriculture or allied activities
- Valid Aadhaar and an active bank account
- Priority for small and marginal farmers, landless households, women, youth and tribal farmers
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Land records (khatauni)
- Bank account details
- PM-KISAN ID if available
- Category or caste certificate where applicable
How to apply
- 1Check whether your district is in the list of 100 selected districts
- 2Approach the District Agriculture Office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra
- 3Register under the relevant converged component scheme
- 4The District Dhan-Dhaanya Samiti includes the requirement in the district plan
- 5Benefits are delivered through the underlying component scheme
Important dates
- Scheme period
- 2025-26 to 2030-31 (six years)
Available in: All India
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