PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) 2025- Check Districts List, Guidelines & Benefits

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PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) 2025- Check Districts List, Guidelines & Benefits


What is PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

  • The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 16 July 2025. (
  • It will run for 6 years, from FY 2025-26 onward.
  • The scheme focuses on 100 agricultural districts (often described as “low-performing” or “backward in agriculture”) across India.
  • Its core idea is convergence: integrating and saturating 36 existing central schemes from 11 ministries (plus state/local schemes) in these target districts, so that farmers get a cohesive package of support.

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana - Infographic


Objectives / Focus Areas

The scheme aims to address structural gaps in the selected districts by focusing on:

  1. Boosting Productivity
    Improve yields through adoption of better inputs, improved agronomy, technology, etc.
  2. Crop Diversification & Sustainable Practices
    Encouraging farmers to move from mono-cropping to diversified, resilient cropping systems; promote organic/natural farming, water conservation, soil health, etc.
  3. Post-Harvest Infrastructure
    Creating storage, warehousing, cold storage, silos, packing units at block/panchayat level to reduce losses and improve value addition.
  4. Irrigation Improvement
    Expand irrigation coverage, adopt efficient micro-irrigation (drip, sprinkler), rejuvenate traditional water bodies etc.
  5. Credit Access (Short-term & Long-term)
    Facilitate farmers’ access to both crop loans and investment credit so that they can invest in inputs, equipment, innovation.
  6. Local Planning & Monitoring
    Each district will have a “District Dhan Dhaanya Samiti” (under the district collector) to prepare a District Agriculture & Allied Activities Plan, with inputs from progressive farmers, state agencies, agri universities, etc.
    A digital dashboard will track progress monthly using ~117 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana


Scheme Cost, Scale & Beneficiaries

  • Annual Outlay: ₹ 24,000 crore per year.
  • Duration: 6 years (2025–26 to 2030–31, or similar)
  • Beneficiaries: The scheme aims to benefit about 1.7 crore (17 million) farmers in these districts.
  • District Selection Criteria:
    • Low agricultural productivity
    • Moderate/low cropping intensity
    • Below-average access to agricultural credit/low credit disbursement
    • The number of districts selected per state is proportionate to that state’s share of net cropped area / operational holdings, but each state/UT will have at least one district included.

Known / Reported Districts & States

While the official complete list of 100 districts is not yet public (or fully confirmed), a few districts and states have been mentioned in media reports as being included in PMDDKY:

  • Rajasthan: Barmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pali, Jalore, Churu
  • Jharkhand: Simdega, West Singhbhum
  • Karnataka: Haveri, Gadag
  • Himachal Pradesh / Bilaspur district is also named among the 100 focus districts.
  • Uttarakhand: Chamoli, Almora are mentioned in relation to the scheme / aspirational agricultural plans.

Because the selection is still being finalized/published, one must wait for the official notification (likely through the Ministry of Agriculture or state governments) to see the full list of 100 districts.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be a farmer or agri-entrepreneur residing in one of the 100 selected districts.
  • Should be actively engaged in agriculture or allied activities.
  • Must have valid Aadhaar and an active bank account.

How to Apply for PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

  1. Visit the official scheme portal (to be notified soon; current updates may be found on pmkisan.gov.in or through district agriculture offices).
  2. Register using your Aadhaar and bank account details.
  3. Provide required information and documentation as per guidelines announced for your district.
  4. District Dhan-Dhaanya Samiti will verify and recommend applications for benefits under the scheme.

Benefits / Expected Impacts

From the available scheme documents and media reports, the benefits and expected impacts include:

  • Increased agricultural yields and productivity in lagging districts
  • Reduced post-harvest losses due to improved storage and processing infrastructure
  • Better income for farmers through diversification and value addition
  • Higher irrigation coverage and more efficient water usage
  • Greater financial inclusion in agriculture via credit, especially for small and marginal farmers
  • Promotion of environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices
  • Empowerment of local decision making (district-level planning) and accountability via digital monitoring
  • Convergence reducing duplication and improving synergies between multiple agriculture & allied schemes

List of Districts Covered under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

100 districts have been identified based on three parameters: low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less credit disbursement. At least one district from each state/UT is included. The detailed state-wise list of selected districts has been released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and is below.

State District
Andhra Pradesh Sri Sathya Sai
Andhra Pradesh Anantapur (Ananthapuramu)
Andhra Pradesh Alluri Sitharama Raju
Andhra Pradesh Annamayya
Arunachal Pradesh Anjaw
Assam Sribhumi (Karimganj)
Assam Charaideo
Assam Dima Hasao
Bihar Madhubani
Bihar Darbhanga
Bihar Banka
Bihar Gaya
Bihar Siwan
Bihar Kishanganj
Bihar Nawada
Chhattisgarh Dantewada
Chhattisgarh Jashpur
Chhattisgarh Korba
Goa South Goa
Gujarat Kachchh
Gujarat Dohad/Dahod
Gujarat Chhotaudepur
Gujarat Panch Mahals
Haryana Nuh
Himachal Pradesh Bilaspur
Jammu & Kashmir Kishtwar
Jammu & Kashmir Baramulla
Jharkhand Simdega
Jharkhand West Singhbhum
Karnataka Tumakuru
Karnataka Chitradurga
Karnataka Koppal
Karnataka Gadag
Karnataka Haveri
Karnataka Chikkaballapura
Kerala Kozhikode
Kerala Kasaragod
Kerala Kannur
Madhya Pradesh Anuppur
Madhya Pradesh Dindori
Madhya Pradesh Alirajpur
Madhya Pradesh Shahdol
Madhya Pradesh Umaria
Madhya Pradesh Sidhi
Madhya Pradesh Niwari
Madhya Pradesh Tikamgarh
Maharashtra Palghar
Maharashtra Yavatmal
Maharashtra Gadchiroli
Maharashtra Dhule
Maharashtra Raigad
Maharashtra Chandrapur
Maharashtra Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
Maharashtra Nanded
Maharashtra Beed
Manipur Tamenglong
Meghalaya West Jaintia Hills
Mizoram Mamit
Nagaland Mon
Odisha Kandhamal
Odisha Malkangiri
Odisha Sundargarh
Odisha Nuapada
Punjab Fazilka
Rajasthan Barmer
Rajasthan Jaisalmer
Rajasthan Pali
Rajasthan Nagaur
Rajasthan Jodhpur
Rajasthan Bikaner
Rajasthan Churu
Rajasthan Jalore
Sikkim Geyzing (formerly West District)
Tamil Nadu Ramanathapuram
Tamil Nadu Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)
Tamil Nadu Sivaganga
Tamil Nadu Virudhunagar
Telangana Narayanpet
Telangana Jogulamba Gadwal
Telangana Jangoan
Telangana Nagarkurnool
Tripura North Tripura
Uttar Pradesh Mahoba
Uttar Pradesh Sonbhadra
Uttar Pradesh Hamirpur
Uttar Pradesh Banda
Uttar Pradesh Jalaun
Uttar Pradesh Jhansi
Uttar Pradesh Unnao
Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh Chitrakoot
Uttar Pradesh Pratapgarh
Uttar Pradesh Shravasti
Uttar Pradesh Lalitpur
Uttarakhand Almora
Uttarakhand Chamoli
West Bengal Purulia
West Bengal Darjeeling
West Bengal Alipurduar
West Bengal Jhargram

PMDDKY Guidelines

The central government has also issued the detailed guidelines of PMDDKY at the official website which can also be downloaded from below link.

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Guidelines PDF

FAQs

What is the main aim of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

The scheme aims to transform agriculture and allied sectors in 100 low-performing districts through targeted investment, convergence of resources, and scientific practices for sustainable and profitable farming.

Who will benefit from this scheme?

Farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and rural communities in the selected 100 districts, including at least one from each state and UT.

How will progress be monitored?

Monthly progress will be tracked using 117 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) via a digital dashboard. Regular reviews will be conducted by central, state, and district committees, as well as NITI Aayog.

Will the private sector be involved?

Yes, local private sector participation is encouraged for innovation, technology adoption, and value addition at the district level.

When will the scheme start?

The scheme has launched on 11th October and implementation has also started in financial year 2025-26 and continue for six years.

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