Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)
Launched during the Union Budget on 1st February 2025, the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) aims to uplift the agricultural landscape of 100 selected districts. It is inspired by the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) model of convergence and competition.
The scheme focuses on districts with low agricultural productivity, moderate cropping intensity and poor credit availability. By improving irrigation, storage, f
Pesticides Management Bill, 2025
On 7 January 2026, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released a fresh draft of the Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating the manufacture, import, sale and use of pesticides. It seeks to replace the existing Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
Salient Feature of the Draft Bill
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Comprehensive Regulation
The framework covers the entire lifecycle of pesticide
Agriculture & Rural Development
The budget focuses on increasing farmer incomes through high-value crops, AI-driven advisory and rural enterprise development.
The emphasis is on productivity enhancement, crop diversification, women-led rural enterprises and integrated fisheries development.
Initiative
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Coconut Promotion Scheme
The scheme aims to enhance productivity for nearly 10 million farmers dependent on coconut farming.