Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore under PM-RKVY for 10 states

Centre approved over Rs 1,200 crore under PM-RKVY for 10 states. This announcement came on September 29, 2026, during day 2 of the National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Campaign 2026.

State-wise allocation

• West Bengal: Rs 290 crore
• Haryana: Rs 198 crore
• Chhattisgarh: Rs 181 crore
• Arunachal Pradesh: Rs 154 crore
• Bihar: Rs 114 crore
• Karnataka: Rs 104 crore
• Mizoram: Rs 75 crore
• Himachal Pradesh: Rs 64 crore
• Jharkhand: Rs 58 crore
• Punjab: Rs 43 crore

Conference highlights

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asked for better Centre-State cooperation and told all involved to work as "Team Agriculture" for the Rabi season. He said farming needs joint efforts from governments and institutions.

Chouhan shared data showing agriculture growth rose from 3 per cent in 2015 to 4.5 per cent. Average yearly foodgrain output went up from 40 lakh tonnes to 84 lakh tonnes. Rabi foodgrain production saw a 205 lakh tonne jump between 2023-24 and 2025-26.