Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch two major initiatives PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana and Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission in New Delhi tomorrow. The Agriculture Ministry said, under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, one hundred low-productivity districts across the country will undergo comprehensive agricultural development, aimed at significantly increasing farmers’ income.
The scheme seeks to ensure irrigation facilities for every farm, promote crop diversification, and provide easy access to credit and storage infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission will focus on promoting the production of major pulses such as tur, urad and masoor. Under this mission, central agencies will procure hundred per cent of registered farmers’ produce at the Minimum Support Price, ensuring fair returns to growers.
The mission will also work toward expanding cultivation areas and improving productivity, marking a crucial step towards self-reliance in pulse production. The Ministry said, these initiatives will not only strengthen India’s food security in the coming years but also lead the nation toward self-sufficiency in pulses production.
During the event, Prime Minister Modi will honour farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperative societies, and innovators for their outstanding contributions to the agricultural sector. On this occasion, he will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for over one thousand 100 projects related to Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Food Processing sectors.
