PM Modi Launches ₹35,440 Crore Agriculture Schemes To Boost Farmer Productivity In India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched two major agriculture schemes worth ₹35,440 crore at a special Krishi programme in New Delhi, urging farmers to adopt modern techniques and increase productivity. The announcement marks a significant push by the government to strengthen India's agricultural sector and support farmer-centric initiatives.

The first scheme, PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, with an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, strengthen irrigation facilities, expand post-harvest storage infrastructure at block and panchayat levels, and improve access to short-term and long-term credit. This initiative will cover 100 selected districts across the country, targeting areas with low agricultural productivity.

The second scheme, Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, with an allocation of ₹11,440 crore, is focused on increasing productivity and area under pulses cultivation, strengthening the value chain through improved procurement, storage, and processing, minimizing post-harvest losses, and reducing imports to make India self-reliant in pulses. The scheme is expected to benefit pulse growers nationwide.

In addition to these schemes, PM Modi inaugurated and dedicated projects worth over ₹5,450 crore across agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors. Key projects include Artificial Insemination Training Centers in Bengaluru and Jammu & Kashmir, Centres of Excellence in Amreli and Banas, an IVF Lab in Assam, milk powder plants in Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara, a fish feed plant in Tezpur, Assam, and agro-processing and cold chain infrastructure facilities.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized a new era of rural empowerment, innovation, and self-reliance. He said the initiatives reflect the government's commitment to doubling farmers' incomes, ensuring food and nutritional security, and encouraging the adoption of modern farming practices. Farmers were urged to diversify crops and leverage government support for infrastructure and credit facilities.

Officials said that PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana will directly benefit farmers in 100 low-productivity districts, while the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses will strengthen the pulse sector across India. Together, these measures are expected to benefit crores of farmers and bolster India's position in global agriculture.