The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 12 October 2026 that the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) prioritises 100 districts with low agricultural productivity or inadequate credit flow. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for inter-ministerial coordination and the promotion of pulses and oilseeds in rice fallow areas to increase farmers' incomes. He urged district collectors to conduct monthly reviews of agricultural action plans based on local ground conditions. The release does not say when these directions take effect.
Key points
- PMDDKY prioritises 100 districts with low productivity or poor credit flow
- Focus on promoting pulses and oilseeds in rice fallow areas
- District collectors must conduct monthly reviews of agricultural action plans
- Call for increased institutional credit and Kisan Credit Card coverage in eastern India
When it applies
- national conference on the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Who it affects
- districts