The PM-Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana marks a move from blanket subsidies to targeted support in underperforming districts
Each state will target at least one low-productivity district—emphasising better crops, infrastructure, irrigation, and financial access
District-level planning isn’t new. The IADP of the 1960s laid the groundwork for the Green Revolution through similar integrated models
Success hinges on participatory governance. Panchayats, SHGs, FPOs, and farmers must shape district-level priorities and planning
Converging 36 schemes and tracking 117 indicators monthly risks excessive bureaucracy and diluted focus on tangible outcomes
Drought-prone districts need climate-smart solutions—like precision irrigation and water budgeting—to make growth sustainable