Agriculture Budget 2025: PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana To Benefit 1.7 Crore Farmers
Updated: 16-04-2025 at 12:34 PM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made agriculture the primary driver of economic development during her presentation of Union Budget number eight in a row. Budget 2025 contains notable government schemes which focus on productivity enhancement alongside farmer revenue growth and modern agricultural systems implementation. The PM Dhandhanya Krishi Yojana alongside other agricultural initiatives seeks to build up rural economic conditions through innovation and the assimilation of worldwide best agricultural practices.
PM Dhandhanya Krishi Yojana: Boosting Agricultural Productivity
Under the major reform of PM Dhandhanya Krishi Yojana outlined in Budget 2025 the government aims to enhance productivity in low-yield districts.
Coverage: 100 districts with low agricultural productivity.
Beneficiaries: The direct benefits will be delivered to 1.7 crore farmers through this initiative.
Objectives:
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Enhance productivity with modern techniques.
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The panchayat-level storage facilities need to undergo reinforcement for enhancement.
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Farmers should adopt worldwide agricultural methods that boost operational performance.
Impact: The scheme will start through joint collaborative efforts between the state governments.
Global Practices In Agriculture
The government plans to implement worldwide agricultural excellence practices for modernising farming operations.
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The programme will dedicate specific attention to all pulse crops consisting of urad, toor and masoor.
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The government will provide higher payments to fruit producers as consumer buying habits increase.
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The Makhana Board of Bihar will begin operations as an organisation to train Makhana agriculture farmers.
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National Mission For High-Yielding Seeds
A National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds will be established by the government to advance agricultural production.
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Neither insecticides nor pesticides be allowed because the seed of new varieties will boost farm productivity.
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Through the programme, farmers can obtain seeds that result from scientific research.
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The government emphasises research activities and development initiatives to strengthen crop resistance levels.
Five-Year Cotton Mission
The government started a five-year cotton mission as part of its plan to support the textile sector and maintain consistent cotton availability of high quality.
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Scientific support to farmers for better yield.
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Development of high-quality cotton varieties.
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India should make cotton production and exports its primary focus.
Increased Loan Limit Under Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has been modified to provide higher loan limits.
| Scheme | Previous Loan Limit | New Loan Limit |
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| Kisan Credit Card (KCC) | ₹3 lakh | ₹5 lakh |
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Farmers who gain access to additional credit can invest in modern farming practices.
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The government program helps little and impoverished farmers get access to financial resources.
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Other Key Budget Focus Areas
These are the key aspects which receive attention in the Union Budget 2025 apart from agricultural development.
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Manufacturing
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Employment generation
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MSME support
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Rural development
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Innovation and technology adoption
Stay tuned with Jaagruk Bharat to get all the latest information on these sectors under the highly anticipated Union Budget 2025.
Conclusion
The Agriculture Budget 2025 targets three fundamental objectives that include increasing farmers' earnings and better crop output through advanced agricultural methods. The government strengthens agriculture through PM Dhandhanya Krishi Yojana and KCC loan improvements and high-yielding seed distribution and cotton development missions. These reforms will perform a vital function in supporting Viksit Bharat's mission of establishing a self-reliant prosperous rural economy.
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