PM Modi Launches ₹35,440 Cr Agricultural Schemes for Farmers’ Self-Reliance
11 Oct 2025, New Delhi: PM Modi launched two major schemes worth ₹35,440 crore – PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (₹24,000 Cr) and Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission (₹11,440 Cr) – focusing on self-reliance, productivity, and rural empowerment.
Key Highlights:
- PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission aim to boost productivity, income, and nutrition for crores of farmers.
- District Focus: PM Dhan Dhaanya targets 100 districts selected based on crop output, crop cycles, and access to institutional credit, integrating 36 government schemes for holistic development.
- Pulse Mission: Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission aims to expand pulse cultivation by 35 lakh hectares, improve procurement, storage, and processing, benefiting nearly 2 crore pulse farmers.
- Sectoral Impact: Over 5,450 Cr projects inaugurated in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing; 815 Cr worth of projects’ foundation stones laid, including aquaparks, trout fisheries, and smart fishing harbors.
- Modern Farming & Women Empowerment: Initiatives like Namo Drone Didis, natural farming clusters, and 70,000 trained Krishi Sakhis are enabling women-led adoption of modern and eco-friendly practices.
| Scheme / Initiative | Outlay (₹ Cr) | Focus Area | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana | 24,000 | Crop diversification, irrigation, storage, credit | Boost productivity & farmer income across 100 districts |
| Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission | 11,440 | Pulse cultivation, procurement, processing | Increase pulse production by 35 lakh hectares, benefit 2 Cr farmers |
| Agricultural, Animal & Fisheries Projects | 5,450+ | Infrastructure, milk, fish, honey, AI labs | Strengthen agri-value chain & income diversification |
| Foundation Stones Projects | 815 | Cold chains, aquaparks, harbors | Expand modern agri-infrastructure & export potential |
The launch of PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission underscores India’s commitment to farmer welfare, self-reliance, and nutritional security, integrating modern technology, women-led initiatives, and infrastructure development to ensure sustainable growth in agriculture
Source : Prime Minister’s Office , PIB
