Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme India and the Gates Foundation, convened a high-level CSR Conclave on the theme Leveraging PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for Farmer Prosperity today in New Delhi. The Ministry said that the conclave brought together senior government officials, financial institutions, corporate CSR leaders, Farmer-Producer Organisations, and development partners to explore strategic collaboration opportunities under Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.
Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Devesh Chaturvedi, said the government is committed to fostering convergence between public schemes and private sector participation to achieve measurable impact at scale. He emphasised that private partnerships should extend beyond Corporate Social Responsibility contributions to include active engagement through manpower support, strengthening linkages with Farmer-Producer Organisations, educating farmers, and promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices. He also highlighted the critical role of Lead Banks in ensuring the success of flagship schemes such as the Kisan Credit Card and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana through specialised drives and focused financial inclusion initiatives in these districts.
