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 Details Coconut Promotion Scheme The scheme aims to enhance productivity for nearly 10 million farmers dependent on coconut farming. Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR is a multilingual AI tool that integrates AgriStack and ICAR data to provide customised advisory to farmers. Cashew and Cocoa Transformation A dedicated programme will make India self-reliant in cashew and cocoa and transform them into premium global brands by 2030. SHE-Marts Self-Help…
21 April, 2026
Agriculture Credit
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 Details Comprehensive Regulation The framework covers the entire lifecycle of pesticides. It includes manufacture, import, labelling, sale, transport, use, and disposal under a unified regulatory system. Mandatory Registration No pesticide can be manufactured or imported without prior registration. PT Facts Draft Released: 7…
13 April, 2026
Agriculture Credit
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, farm credit and sustainable farming practices, it seeks to reduce regional disparities and strengthen rural incomes. Aspect Details Target districts Covers 100 districts identified by low productivity, moderate cropping intensity and weak farm-credit access.…
06 April, 2026
Agriculture Credit