Cabinet likely approves PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
Cabinet
is likely to have approved the Prime Minister Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana on Wednesday, according to sources cited by ET NOW.
The agricultural scheme was first announced by Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman
during the Union Budget 2025–26.
"Through the convergence of existing schemes and specialized measures, the programme will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average credit parameters," the finance minister had announced during the budget.
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The programme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, adopt crop diversification and sustainable agriculture practices. As per the government estimates, the programme is likely to help 1.7 crore farmers.
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