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The Government of India has introduced two initiatives: the District Development Kisan Yojana (DDKY) and the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) to enhance agricultural sustainability, productivity, and farmer welfare. Approved in 2024 with a budget of ₹2481 crore, NMNF promotes natural farming to improve soil health, reduce input costs,
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India's Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) budget has increased significantly from ₹21,933.50 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,27,290.16 crore in 2025-26, marking a sixfold growth in 12 years. This boost in funds supports multiple initiatives and schemes aimed at enhancing
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project at Namrup, Assam, marking a significant push towards industrial and agricultural development in the region. The project, with an investment of ₹11,000 crore, aims to boost local fertilizer production, reduce import dependence, and create employment
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony in New Delhi, celebrating farmer welfare and rural development initiatives. He highlighted the new 'Viksit Bharat — G Ram G' law, which extends employment guarantees and incorporates infrastructure projects in villages. The government also
KVKs
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting to enhance the effectiveness of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across India. He emphasized the need for uniformity in salaries, promotions, and support for KVK staff, while also directing the implementation of farmer-friendly policies. With 731 KVKs nationwide, the focus is
Agriculture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two significant agricultural schemes with a total outlay of Rs 35,440 crore, emphasizing sustainable practices, group farming, and the nutritional value of pulses. The initiatives aim to enhance farmer income, promote millets, and support rural entrepreneurship, showcasing successful farmer stories and the impact of
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
On October 11, 2025, the Prime Minister launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulse Self-Reliance Mission at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. These initiatives aim to enhance the self-reliance of farmers and improve agricultural productivity in India. The government plans to invest over 35,
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
On October 11, 2025, the Prime Minister launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural productivity and self-reliance among farmers, with a significant budget allocation of over ₹35,000 crores. The
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He also released the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring over Rs 20,500 crore to more than 9.7 crore farmers across India. Modi emphasized the
Farmer Welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare highlights the positive effects of various welfare schemes on farmers' financial stability. Key initiatives include the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 crops, the PM-KISAN scheme providing Rs 6,000 annually to land-holding farmers, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) offering
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented various AI and IoT initiatives to enhance crop productivity and farmer livelihoods. Key initiatives include the 'Kisan e-Mitra' chatbot for farmer queries, the National Pest Surveillance System for pest detection, and financial assistance for drone usage in agriculture. The
Horticulture
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited SKUAST-K in Jammu & Kashmir to review horticultural innovations and engage with stakeholders in agriculture. He discussed advancements in apple cultivation, irrigation needs for saffron growers, and the challenges faced by beekeepers and cold storage operators. The Minister emphasized the government's