PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Gaya, Nagaur, Umaria Rank Among Top Districts, Khet Bachao Abhiyan Begins October 22 – Check Key Achievements, Scheme Objectives & More

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: The Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is marking one year of implementation on October 11, 2026, a milestone in the government’s efforts to augment agricultural development in 100 identified districts in India. Gaya, in Bihar, topped the overall district rankings, followed by Nagaur in Rajasthan and Umaria in Madhya Pradesh. The first anniversary event was held in New Delhi on October 12 and also felicitated 18 districts for their contributions toward the six key objectives of the scheme. At the same time, the government announced Khet Bachao Abhiyan, which is to run from October 22 to November 30, 2026, to promote soil health and balanced use of fertilisers. 

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Check Objectives of the Scheme

Announced in the Union Budget 2025–26 and formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11, 2025, PMDDKY is a six-year initiative aimed at improving agricultural productivity and farmers’ livelihoods in 100 districts facing challenges such as low productivity, low cropping intensity and limited agricultural credit. The scheme brings together 36 central government schemes across 11 ministries and departments, along with relevant state government programmes and private-sector participation. Its six principal objectives are to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification and sustainable farming practices, increase post-harvest storage capacity, improve irrigation infrastructure, expand access to agricultural credit, and strengthen governance and service delivery. 

What Did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Say?

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for outcome-oriented implementation of PMDDKY in its second year, emphasising that the scheme’s ultimate success should be measured by the meaningful difference it makes to farmers’ lives. He stated that the first year focused on establishing a strong foundation, while the coming year should deliver visible and measurable improvements on the ground. The minister highlighted the need to improve agricultural productivity, increase cropping intensity, strengthen irrigation and water management, expand access to agricultural credit, promote high-value agriculture and improve post-harvest infrastructure. He also encouraged stronger coordination between central and state governments, district administrations, scientific institutions and farming communities to translate district action plans into tangible benefits and sustainable farm incomes.