The Cabinet on July 16 approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to develop 100 agriculture districts in the country.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the objective of the scheme is to ensure the convergence of 36 schemes from 11 ministries across 100 selected districts, at least one from each state, that are lagging behind other districts in three key agricultural parameters, with the aim of empowering farmers
He further said that continuous monitoring will be carried out at the district, block, and state levels, according to the Press Information Bureau.
“Technology partners will be selected, and all stakeholders related to agriculture will be brought on board,” Vaishnav said.
Reacting to this measure, Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group called this “a bold and visionary step toward transforming Indian agriculture at the grassroots level”.
By focusing on 100 districts with targeted support and convergence across schemes, this initiative has the potential to unlock rural prosperity, drive crop diversification, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices, Shah said.
According to him, Mahindra remains deeply committed to partnering in this national mission, through its work in farm equipment, agri-tech innovations, and rural financing to help farmers enhance productivity, build resilience, and create value across the agri value chain.
“This is a significant leap toward self-reliance in agriculture and inclusive rural development,” he said.
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