India announced two landmark agriculture schemes to empower farmers and modernize value chains. These agriculture schemes focus on productivity, diversification, storage, MSP and market linkages. Read our latest agriculture scheme updates for context.
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana – ₹24,000 crore | district transformation
Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission – ₹11,440 crore | pulse self‑reliance
Agriculture scheme comparison at a glance 🌾
| Aspect | PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 🔧 | Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission 🌱 |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Outlay | ₹24,000 crore | ₹11,440 crore |
| Primary Focus | Transform 100 low‑performing agricultural districts | Achieve pulse self‑reliance across India |
| Key Target | Enhance crop productivity & diversification | Expand pulse cultivation by 35 lakh hectares |
| Timeline | Ongoing implementation | By 2030‑31 |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers in 100 identified districts | Nearly 2 crore pulse farmers |
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: district‑focused agriculture scheme
With an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, this agriculture scheme uplifts 100 low‑performing districts, modeled on the Aspirational Districts Programme.
Key objectives of this agriculture scheme
- Raise crop productivity via modern techniques and tech adoption (including drones)
- Promote crop diversification into high‑value alternatives
- Strengthen irrigation and water efficiency
- Improve storage and warehousing to cut post‑harvest losses
- Ease access to affordable agricultural credit
- Boost farmer incomes through better markets and value addition
Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission: pulse self‑reliance agriculture scheme
Backed by ₹11,440 crore, this agriculture scheme aims to make India self‑reliant in pulses by expanding area, productivity, and processing.
Key objectives of the pulses agriculture scheme
- Expand cultivation by 35 lakh hectares by 2030
- Raise output from 252.38 to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030‑31
- Target tur, urad, and masoor with MSP‑backed procurement
- Distribute 88 lakh free seed kits of climate‑resilient varieties
- Set up 1,000 processing units to reduce losses
- Monitor global prices to shield farmers from volatility
- Reduce imports and strengthen domestic supply
Why these agriculture schemes matter
For Farmers
- Assured MSP procurement improves income stability
- High‑quality seeds and modern inputs lower costs
- Better irrigation, storage, and processing add value
- Credit access and capacity building boost resilience
For the Nation
- Lower import bills and stronger food security
- Higher agri‑GDP, rural jobs, and exports
- Momentum towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Vision and reforms powering the agriculture schemes
- Self‑reliance first; global market orientation for competitive crops
- From seeds to markets: comprehensive reforms since 2014
- Technology infusion: drones, AIF, and processing infrastructure
- Diversified rural incomes: animal husbandry, fisheries, beekeeping
Authoritative sources
For official updates on these agriculture schemes, see the PIB press release and PMO news updates.
Related reading
Explore our guide on latest agriculture scheme updates for more schemes and practices.
Conclusion: a new era for India’s agriculture schemes
These agriculture schemes—PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission—signal a holistic, technology‑enabled push towards self‑reliance, stable incomes, and global competitiveness. With ₹35,440 crore invested, India’s agriculture schemes are set to transform farm livelihoods and markets.
Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan!
