The Government of India organized an event to mark the first anniversary of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), a scheme aimed at improving agricultural productivity and farmer welfare.
On October 11, 2026, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare organized an event to commemorate the first anniversary of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), PUSA, New Delhi. The event was attended by Union Ministers, Secretaries of Central Ministries/Departments, Central Nodal Officers under PMDDKY, senior officers of the Central Government, and more than 370 delegates from various districts across the country.
In his speech, Prime Minister [Narendra Modi] highlighted the objectives of PMDDKY, which include enhancing agricultural productivity, increasing adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augmenting post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improving irrigation facilities, and facilitating availability of long-term and short-term credit.
He also emphasized the need for effective convergence of Central and State Government schemes to address district-specific agricultural priorities. PMDDKY brings together 36 Central schemes of 11 Ministries and Departments, along with relevant State Government schemes, under a convergent framework.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening district-level planning, promoting innovation, and ensuring effective convergence of Central and State Government schemes for inclusive and sustainable agricultural development.
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