PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a six-year agriculture scheme of Government of India, approved by Union Cabinet on 16 July 2025 and launched on 11 October 2025. Implementation period is 2025-26 to 2030-31, with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore, which adds up to about ₹1.44 lakh crore over six years.
Official operational guidelines for PMDDKY were released by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in September 2025. The scheme covers 100 low-performing agriculture districts selected on the basis of low productivity, low cropping intensity and below-average farm credit, and is expected to directly benefit about 1.7 crore farmers.
Main Aim of PMDDKY Scheme
This new agriculture scheme of Government of India focuses on raising farm productivity, improving irrigation, boosting post-harvest storage, promoting crop diversification, and making credit easier for farmers. Goal is to make farming sustainable, modern, and profitable in rural India.
What is Inside PMDDKY Guidelines?
PMDDKY guidelines PDF explains the complete scheme design, starting from district selection criteria and main objectives to the three-tier implementation system. It covers the role of District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti, the way district agriculture and allied activities plans will be prepared, and the list of 36 central schemes from 11 ministries that will be converged for each district.
Guidelines also give details on fund flow, roles of central nodal officers, state and district level teams, technical support from agriculture universities, and the digital monitoring system. Farmers and district officers can download the official operational guidelines from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare website: PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Guidelines PDF. The official PMDDKY portal is maintained by NITI Aayog for scheme updates and progress tracking.
How PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Works?
Under this scheme, government is combining 36 major central schemes from different departments such as Agriculture, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Rural Development, and Food Processing. Each selected district prepares its District Agriculture Development Plan under the leadership of District Collector, based on local needs and soil conditions.
Features of Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
PMDDKY is designed as a convergence scheme, so instead of one new separate subsidy, selected districts get focused support through many existing schemes planned together. Main features are given below.
- Selection of 100 "Aspirational Agricultural Districts" based on low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and weak credit availability.
- Focus on crop diversification, encouraging farmers to grow high-value crops like fruits, vegetables, and pulses.
- Improving water management through drip and sprinkler irrigation under Per Drop More Crop and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.
- Support for allied sectors like dairy, fisheries, and beekeeping to improve farmers' income.
- Integration of digital and natural farming, with the help of KVKs and Agricultural Universities as technical partners.
Implementation and Monitoring
Scheme progress is monitored through a digital dashboard created by NITI Aayog, ranking each district monthly on the basis of 117 key performance indicators. A three-tier committee system at district, state, and national level guides and reviews progress. Latest progress can be checked on the official PMDDKY dashboard.
Expected Outcomes
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana will:
- Raise productivity to state averages
- Improve irrigation coverage
- Reduce post-harvest losses
- Increase farmer income and rural employment
Latest Update on PMDDKY (2026)
District-level rollout of PMDDKY started soon after the launch on 11 October 2025. District planning, monitoring and field implementation work is continuing during 2025-26 and 2026-27 in the selected districts. Farmers should keep in touch with their district agriculture office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra to know which component of the scheme is open in their area.
| Scheme Name | PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 11 October 2025 |
| Duration | 6 years from 2025-26 to 2030-31 |
| Budget Outlay | ₹24,000 crore per year (about ₹1.44 lakh crore total) |
| Total Coverage | 100 districts across India, with at least one district from each State and UT |
| Main Objective | Improve productivity, diversification, storage, irrigation, and farm credit |
| Expected Beneficiaries | About 1.7 crore farmers |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Monitoring Agency | NITI Aayog |
| Official Portal | pmddky.niti.gov.in |
FAQ's
Is PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana still running?
Yes. PMDDKY is a six-year scheme from 2025-26 to 2030-31 and district-level rollout is continuing in 2026-27.
How many farmers will benefit under PMDDKY?
Government expects about 1.7 crore farmers to benefit directly from the scheme across 100 selected districts.
Where can I download PMDDKY guidelines PDF?
Operational guidelines for PMDDKY have been published by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and can be downloaded from agriwelfare.gov.in. Scheme updates are also available on pmddky.niti.gov.in.
Can farmers apply online under PMDDKY?
There is no single national online application form for PMDDKY. Benefits flow through district agriculture plans and linked schemes like Kisan Credit Card, irrigation, storage and allied sector components, so farmers need to contact their district agriculture office or KVK.
