The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported on 10 October 2026 the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Launched on 11 October 2025, this six-year initiative aims to improve productivity, irrigation, and credit access in 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts by combining 36 Central schemes and various State and private initiatives. The program uses District Action Plans and a digital dashboard to monitor 121 performance indicators. The initiative benefits farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations in selected districts across every State and Union Territory.
Key points
- Covers 100 districts selected for low productivity and limited credit access.
- Converges 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries and Departments.
- Average district scores increased from 18.85 in April 2026 to 46.89 in August 2026.
- Each State has at least one district participating in the scheme.
- Progress is tracked monthly via a dedicated digital dashboard.
When it applies
- Union Cabinet approval of PMDDKY
- formal launch of PMDDKY
- start of the six-year initiative
- first anniversary of PMDDKY
- PM-DDKY FPO Sangam event
Who it affects
- Aspirational Agricultural Districts