Overview

• The government launched PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (Rs 24,000 crore) to raise yields in 100 low‑productivity districts through convergence of 36 schemes, local action plans, and NITI Aayog monitoring.
• The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Rs 11,440 crore) targets production of about 35 million tonnes by 2030‑31, expanding area by 35 lakh hectares and boosting yields to reduce import dependence.
• Implementation begins with the upcoming rabi season and runs through 2030‑31, with district‑tailored execution and responsibilities shared by local officials and farmer groups.
• Operational measures include a 100% MSP procurement guarantee for registered pulse farmers, distribution of certified seeds and free mini seed kits, and subsidies for roughly 1,000 processing units of Rs 25 lakh each.
• At the launch, projects worth over Rs 5,450 crore were inaugurated and foundations laid for around Rs 815 crore, alongside a broader rollout involving more than 1,100 agriculture and allied initiatives reported at roughly Rs 42,000 crore.