Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a ‘Dhan Dhyan Krishi’ scheme and said it will help over 1 crore farmers in the country.
While presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, she said the ‘PM Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana’ will cover 100 districts with low yields, modern crop intensity and below-average credit parameters.
“Our government will undertake a PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in partnership with states. Through the convergence of existing schemes and specialised measures, the program will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average credit parameters. It aims to enhance cultural productivity,” she said while presenting the 14th consecutive Budget under the Narendra Modi government since 2014.
#UnionBudget2025 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, “PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana – developing agri districts program…Our government will undertake a PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in partnership with states. Through the convergence of existing schemes and… pic.twitter.com/5rQwdGQOqE
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She also said that a comprehensive programme for raising vegetables, fruits production, and providing remunerative prices will be launched.
Union Budget 2025-26 Continues Efforts To Accelerate Growth
Nirmala Sitharaman said the Union Budget 2025-26 continues efforts to accelerate growth and provide inclusive development.
“Together we embark on a journey to unlock our potential for greater prosperity,” she said in her record 8th straight Budget presentation.
The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker asserted that the Indian economy is the “fastest-growing” among all developing economies.
“We see the next five years as a unique opportunity to stimulate growth,” she said.
