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India’s One‑Year Review of the Prime Minister’s Farming Growth Programme

The Prime Minister’s Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana completed its first year, covering 100 districts with low agricultural performance.

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Key Points

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Launched on 11 October 2025, the six‑year scheme aims to boost farm output, water infrastructure, crop variety, storage, credit and administration.

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100 aspirational districts were selected based on low productivity, cropping intensity and credit disbursement.

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Score improvements: productivity 1.5→8.1, irrigation 1.4→4.9, diversification 4.1→10.2, storage 2.1→5.2, credit 2.4→6.5, governance 7.4→12.1.

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Farmer groups such as Desaiganj FPC and Tiptur FPC increased processing capacity and exported products.

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The scheme coordinates 36 central programmes across 11 ministries and involves state and private partners.

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Summary

Average scores across six objectives—productivity, irrigation, diversification, storage, credit access, and governance—rose markedly between April and August 2026.

District Action Plans, prepared by local committees, guide specific interventions aligned with 36 central schemes.

Farmer Producer Organisations in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan reported increased processing capacity and market linkages.

While indicators show progress, the data do not directly confirm higher farmer incomes yet.

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New Words to Learn

12 words
agricultural
related to farms and growing food
productivity
how much food is produced
irrigation
supplying water to crops
crop diversification
growing a variety of different crops
post-harvest
activities after crops are collected, like storage
credit
money that can be borrowed for farming
governance
how the program is managed and overseen
district
a smaller administrative area within a state
action plan
a detailed list of steps to achieve goals
indicator
a measurable sign that shows progress
farmer producer organisation
a cooperative group of farmers working together
turnover
total sales or money earned by a business
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