The Agricultural district programme is expected to benefit 1.7 crore farmers.
While presenting Union Budget 2024-25, Nirmala Sitharaman Union Finance Minister outlined specific proposals, beginning with agriculture as a key focus. Under the Prime Minister Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, a new initiative inspired by the success of the Aspirational District Programme. The government will launch an agricultural district programme in partnership with states. This initiative is expected to benefit 1.7 crore farmers.
Through convergence of existing schemes and specialised measures, the programme will target 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters. The program aims to boost agricultural productivity, adopt crop diversification, sustainable farming practices, enhance post-harvest storage at the Panchayat and block levels, improving irrigation facilities, and facilitating availability to both long-term and short-term credit.
