PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Pulses Mission Launched
Why in the news
Two big agriculture programmes were kicked off: one for weak districts and one for pulse self-reliance.
Key facts
- Venue: IARI, New Delhi, 11 October 2025.
- Districts chosen by crop output per hectare, cropping intensity and institutional credit; modelled on the Aspirational Districts Programme.
| Feature | PM Dhan-Dhaanya | Dalhan Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Outlay | ₹24,000 crore | ₹11,440 crore |
| Aim | Productivity, storage, irrigation, credit in 100 districts | Pulse output, nutrition, self-reliance |
| Target | Diversification, climate-resilient farming | Tur, urad, masoor; about 2 crore farmers |
| Beneficiaries | Small and marginal farmers, FPOs, women | Pulse farmers; stronger procurement, storage, processing |
Progress cited (2014-2025)
- Foodgrain up 90 million tonnes; fruits and vegetables up 64 million tonnes.
- 1st in milk, 2nd in fish.
- 25 crore Soil Health Cards; 10,000 FPOs; Fasal Bima claims ₹2 lakh crore.
- Tractor prices down ₹40,000 after GST relief.
Exam angle
- Outlays: ₹24,000 crore and ₹11,440 crore.
- Pulse target: 35 lakh hectares.
- Districts: 100.