Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled two major agricultural initiatives — the ‘PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and the ‘Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission (Dalhan Atmanirbharata Mission)’ — at an event held at Pusa, Delhi, on October 11, 2025.
- PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana:
- A coordinated initiative integrating 36 sub-schemes across 11 ministries.
- Aims to accelerate agricultural progress in 100 aspirational districts.
- Districts selected based on three key parameters:
- Agricultural output per unit of land.
- Cropping intensity – number of times crops are cultivated on the same land annually.
- Access to institutional loans or investment facilities for farmers.
- The scheme seeks to ensure targeted, multi-ministerial action for improving productivity and income in lagging agricultural regions.
- Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission (Dalhan Atmanirbharata Mission):
- Objective: To make India self-sufficient in pulses production, reducing dependence on imports amid rising domestic demand.
- Investment: Over ₹11,000 crore to support pulse farmers and expand cultivation.
- Key Targets:
- Increase the area under pulse cultivation by 35 lakh hectares.
- Boost production of tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (lentil).
- Establish a robust procurement system to ensure fair prices and steady income for farmers.
- Beneficiaries: Around 2 crore pulse farmers across India expected to benefit directly.
- Prime Minister’s Message:
Shri Modi emphasized that these initiatives represent a comprehensive strategy to achieve agricultural self-reliance, ensure inclusive growth in rural areas, and strengthen India’s food security framework.
Significance:
The twin initiatives — PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Dalhan Atmanirbharata Mission — mark a major step toward transforming India’s agri-economy, promoting sustainable farming, and empowering farmers through coordinated policy action and investment.
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