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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Union Minister vows all support to ADP districts
Visakhapatnam: Unionminister of state (Independent Charge) for planning Rao Inderjit Singh assured support from the Central government for the Aspirational District Programme (ADP). At a review meeting held at Visakhapatnam Collectorate on Friday, the Union minister exhorted the authorities concerned to submit a report of ADP for the districts and it would be brought to the notice of the Centre. 'Assistance would be given to release funds through various schemes to the districts,' he promised. District collectors of Alluri Sitarama Raju district AS Dinesh Kumar and Parvathipuram Manyam A Shyam Prasad gave presentations on health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, economic development activities in their districts. They highlighted the progress made in both the districts through a PowerPoint presentation on the occasion. The collectors brought fund crunch faced in respective districts to the notice of the Union minister. 'ASR district should be transformed into a hub for organic products and produce. A brand should be created for them to market the products,' Dinesh Kumar suggested. Along with curriculum based academic lessons, students of government schools in the districts were trained in extra-curricular activities, the ASR district collector said. Later, he appealed to the Union minister to take up repair works of existing check dams and constructing new ones for irrigation purposes. Sharing his views, Shyam Prasad informed that Parvathipuram Manyam has been lagging behind in industrial growth. Except micro industries, the district is deprived of medium and big industries, the collector briefed to the Union minister. 'In order to overcome it, opportunities in increasing technical education should be considered by the institutions. Also, the district has only 15-km of national highway and if state roads get converted into national highways, growth in the district will be witnessed,' the district collector stressed. In addition, Shyam Prasad requested the Union minister to allocate funds for the facilitation of a multi-purpose sports complex and development of tourism. Further, Inderjit Singh took details of the infrastructure development made in education, health and agriculture sectors. Later, the minister visited Araku Coffee stall wherein efforts made to market the brand was explained to him in detail. MLAs B Vijaya Chandra and N Jaya Krishna, ITDA POs K Simhachalam, Apoorva Bharat, among others, were present.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Committed to bring significant change in the lives of farmers: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government is committed to bringing a significant change in the lives of farmers, and the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is another crucial step towards that goal. In a post on X social media platform, PM Modi said: 'This will not only increase crop production in the districts that have been lagging in the agricultural sector but also boost the income of our food providers." 'We are committed to bringing a significant change in the lives of our farmer brothers and sisters. In this direction, the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Agriculture Scheme has been approved today,' the Prime Minister added. The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts. The scheme draws inspiration from NITI Aayog's Aspirational District Programme, a first of its kind focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. The scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit, according to the official statement. The scheme was announced as part of the Budget proposals for 2025-26 to develop 100 districts under 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana'. The scheme will be implemented through convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 Departments, other state schemes and local partnerships with the private sector. As many as 100 districts will be identified based on three key indicators of low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less credit disbursement. The number of districts in each state/UT will be based on the share of Net Cropped Area and operational holdings. However, a minimum of 1 district will be selected from each state, according to an official statement. As India achieves 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Ltd for investing in NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. and its other joint ventures/subsidiaries to set up renewable energy capacity with an outlay of up to Rs 20,000 crore. This move is 'a boost to India's efforts to strengthen renewable energy capacity", PM Modi posted on X. Renewable Energy projects will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities to the local people at construction stage as well as during operations and maintenance (O&M) stage. This will provide boost to local suppliers, local enterprises/ MSMEs and shall encourage the entrepreneurship opportunities within the country besides promoting employment and socio-economic development of the country.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Government merges 36 schemes to float farm programme
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana', or PMDDKY, to enhance agricultural productivity and increase adoption of sustainable agricultural practices across the country. The scheme was announced in the Budget earlier this year. Talking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Centre has merged 36 schemes of 11 Ministries into the PMDDKY, which will have an outlay of ₹24,000 crore per year for six years beginning 2025-26. 'This scheme will help 1.7 crore farmers,' he said. Also read | Union Budget 2025: Schemes announced for farmers, middle class and students A release said the scheme also aims to augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate the availability of long-term and short-term credit. 'The scheme will be implemented through the convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 Departments, other State schemes, and local partnerships with the private sector... 100 districts will be identified based on three key indicators of low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less credit disbursement. The number of districts in each State/Union Territory will be based on the share of Net Cropped Area and operational holdings. However, a minimum of one district will be selected from each State,' the release added. The PMDDKY is modelled on the 'Aspirational District Programme' of the Centre. Mr. Vaishnaw said the 'first-of-its-kind' scheme will focus exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. Committees for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the scheme will be formed at district, State and national levels. 'A District Agriculture and Allied Activities Plan will be finalised by the District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti, which will also have progressive farmers as members. The district's plans will be aligned to the national goals of crop diversification, conservation of water and soil health, and self-sufficiency in agriculture and allied sectors, as well as expansion of natural and organic farming,' the release said, adding that the scheme's progress will be monitored on a monthly basis. Also read | Agricultural agenda must move from food security to farmer prosperity: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar The Government hoped that the scheme would result in higher productivity, value addition in agriculture and allied sectors, and local livelihood creation, and help increase domestic production and achieve self-reliance. Abhishek Jain, Fellow and Director, Green Economy and Impact Innovations, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said the scheme is a significant step toward boosting agricultural performance in India's under-performing districts by emphasising not only productivity but also resilience through crop diversification, allied activities, value addition, soil health, and water‐use efficiency. 'However, district selection could be improved by using annual net agricultural income per hectare,' he said, adding that the scheme should not focus on low-credit disbursement as an indicator for district selection. 'A resilient agriculture system should not be dependent on credit. Instead, as we expand and diversify income streams for farmers via allied and value-added activities, and as we mainstream more sustainable agriculture practices, the reliance on external credit to fund cultivation cycles should come down, while still enhancing incomes for the farmers,' he said.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Will double our income: Bhopal farmers thank govt for PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Bhopal: As the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for a six-year period beginning 2025-26, farmers in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday have welcomed the move, expressing hope that the scheme will double their income and bring much-needed reforms to the agricultural sector. Speaking with IANS, several local farmers described the scheme as a landmark decision that puts their needs at the centre of development. Rajpal Singh, a farmer from the region, said, "The scheme that has been approved is truly in the interest of farmers. It's a very good step. It will help in developing the rural economy and support the farming community. I want to thank Prime Minister Modi. In the coming years, this will help us double our income." Another farmer, Surendra Singh, added, "This scheme will definitely be beneficial. It will make farmers more efficient and productive. With better infrastructure and support, we will be able to focus more on our work. Thank you to the Prime Minister for this." Dhan Singh, also a farmer from Bhopal, said, "This scheme will ease the challenges we face in agriculture. From irrigation to storage, everything will improve. This kind of support is what farmers need today. I'm really thankful to PM Modi for launching this." The scheme draws inspiration from NITI Aayog's Aspirational District Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit, according to the official statement. The scheme was announced as part of the Budget proposals for 2025-26 to develop 100 districts under 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana'. The scheme will be implemented through the convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 Departments, other State schemes and local partnerships with the private sector. As many as 100 districts will be identified based on three key indicators of low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less credit disbursement. The number of districts in each state/UT will be based on the share of Net Cropped Area and operational holdings. However, a minimum of 1 district will be selected from each state, according to an official statement. Committees will be formed at the District, State and National level for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme. A District Agriculture and Allied Activities Plan will be finalised by the District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti, which will also have progressive farmers as members. The District Plans will be aligned to the national goals of crop diversification, conservation of water and soil health, self-sufficiency in agriculture and allied sectors, as well as expansion of natural and organic farming. The progress of the scheme in each Dhan-Dhaanya district will be monitored on 117 key Performance Indicators through a dashboard monthly. NITI Aayog will also review and guide the district plans. Besides, Central Nodal Officers appointed for each district will also review the scheme regularly, the statement explained. As the targeted outcomes in these 100 districts improve, the overall average against key performance indicators will rise for the country.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Rohtak farmers hail PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, say 'common farmers are very happy'
Rohtak: As the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for a period of six years starting 2025-26, farmers in Rohtak, Haryana, on Wednesday welcomed the decision with optimism, calling it a major boost for small and marginal farmers. Speaking to IANS, local farmers expressed their appreciation for the scheme and the potential benefits it promises to bring. "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for this," said one farmer. "Common farmers are very happy. Earlier, the cost of producing paddy was very high. But with the new scheme and the increased Minimum Support Price (MSP), this will bring great relief to us. The government has taken a positive step for the farming community," he added. Another farmer echoed the sentiment, saying, "It will definitely benefit us. I'm grateful to the Prime Minister for thinking about the farmers. We've been struggling for years, and this scheme gives us hope." A third farmer emphasised the importance of implementation: "Now that the Cabinet has passed it, I just hope it reaches the ground level soon. It's a very good move, but timely execution is key," he said. Meanwhile, the scheme draws inspiration from NITI Aayog's Aspirational District Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit, according to the official statement. The scheme was announced as part of the Budget proposals for 2025-26 to develop 100 districts under 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana'. The scheme will be implemented through the convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 Departments, other State schemes and local partnerships with the private sector. As many as 100 districts will be identified based on three key indicators of low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less credit disbursement. The number of districts in each state/UT will be based on the share of Net Cropped Area and operational holdings. However, a minimum of 1 district will be selected from each state, according to an official statement. Committees will be formed at the District, State and National level for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme. A District Agriculture and Allied Activities Plan will be finalised by the District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti, which will also have progressive farmers as members. The District Plans will be aligned to the national goals of crop diversification, conservation of water and soil health, self-sufficiency in agriculture and allied sectors, as well as expansion of natural and organic farming. The progress of the scheme in each Dhan-Dhaanya district will be monitored on 117 key Performance Indicators through a dashboard monthly.
