Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Integrated Farmer Support
Imagine a big plan called Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, designed to help farmers.
This plan combines 36 different programs from 11 government departments to make sure farmers get all the support they need.
The Union Minister for Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited a special farm center in Vellore, India to talk about this plan.
He met with farmers to hear their thoughts and explain how the programs work.
The goal is to help farmers grow more food and be successful, including a special focus on natural farming and growing more pulses, like lentils and beans.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan discussed the PM-DDKY and related initiatives at ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Vellore.
The Yojana integrates 36 schemes from 11 central ministries for comprehensive farmer benefits.
Chouhan sought feedback from farmers on schemes related to agriculture and fisheries.
He emphasized natural farming and the National Pulses Mission for self-reliance in pulses production.
The minister appreciated advanced pulse varieties developed by the National Pulses Research Centre.
- Who
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- What
- Announced the integration of 36 schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to benefit farmers.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To deliver comprehensive benefits to farmers and promote integrated agricultural progress.
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY)
- Minister
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Ministries Involved
- 11 central ministries
- Schemes Integrated
- 36
- Key Focus
- Farmer welfare and integrated agricultural progress