Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: News on Air
Context: Prime Minister of India today launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) — a landmark agricultural reform aimed at transforming farming in 100 low-performing districts.
About Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY):
What it is?
• PMDDKY is a comprehensive agricultural transformation mission launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to modernize Indian farming through technology, irrigation, credit, and market reforms.
Aim of the Scheme:
• To increase crop productivity by 20–30% and reduce post-harvest losses to below 5%.
• To double farmers’ income by 2030 through direct market access and modern techniques.
• To make farming climate-resilient, technology-driven, and sustainable.
• To support women, youth, and small farmers, ensuring equitable agricultural growth.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Geographic Focus: 100 underperforming districts identified by NITI Aayog with low productivity, weak credit access, and poor irrigation.
• Inclusivity: Women farmers, youth agripreneurs, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are prioritized beneficiaries.
Key Features of PMDDKY:
• Massive Budget Allocation: ₹1.44 lakh crore over six years (₹24,000 crore annually from 2025–31).
• Scheme Convergence: Merges 36 schemes under a single digital framework for unified implementation.
• Smart Agriculture: Integration of IoT sensors, drones, precision tools, and AI-based dashboards for farm monitoring.
• Digital Dashboard: Tracks 117 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — yields, storage, and irrigation progress.
• Infrastructure Development: Focus on irrigation, storage, cold chains, processing units, and market linkages.
• Women Empowerment: Formation of 10,000 Women Producer Groups, benefitting 5 lakh women farmers.
• Training and Global Exposure: Free workshops via KVKs and international training for 500 farmers in Israel, Japan, and the Netherlands.
• Green Farming Focus: Encourages organic, sustainable, and climate-smart practices.
Benefits to Districts and Farmers:
• Improved Productivity: 20–30% increase through high-yield seeds, efficient irrigation, and mechanization.
• Higher Incomes: 20–40% rise via diversified crops and direct market access through e-NAM and PMDDKY apps.
• Employment Boost: Creation of 10–15 rural jobs per village in allied sectors like dairy and fisheries.
• Reduced Post-Harvest Losses: New warehouses and cold storages cut wastage by 20%.
• Financial Access: Loans of ₹50,000–₹10 lakh at low interest through Kisan Credit Cards and NABARD.