Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Darjeeling Selected for Prime Minister's Agricultural Scheme
The Indian government has chosen Darjeeling as one of 100 areas to receive help through a new farming program called PMDDKY.
This program will combine various existing agricultural schemes.
The goal is to assist farmers and make farming better by providing money and support for six years.
The program targets farmers, especially those with small farms.
Committees will be set up to plan and monitor the program.
Local leaders are optimistic about improving farming in the region.
Darjeeling is selected for the PMDDKY scheme.
The scheme aims to consolidate 36 existing agricultural programs.
The annual budget is ₹24,000 crore.
The program targets 1.7 crore farmers, especially small and marginal farmers.
District, state, and national committees will oversee the implementation of the scheme.
- Who
- The Centre and farmers in Darjeeling.
- What
- The implementation of the PMDDKY scheme in Darjeeling.
- When
- The scheme was approved during the 2025 budget.
- Where
- Darjeeling, India.
- Why
- To boost farming, support farmers and streamline existing agricultural schemes.
- Scheme Name
- Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
- Target Districts
- 100 agriculture aspirational districts
- Darjeeling's Selection Criteria
- Low crop productivity, low cropping intensity, less short-term credit disbursement
- Scheme Duration
- 6 years (2025-2031)
- Total Budget
- ₹1.44 lakh crore
- Target Farmers
- 1.7 crore