Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major agricultural schemes — PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses — with a combined financial outlay of ₹ 35,440 crore.
Modi made the announcements during a special Krishi programme, and asserted that these schemes are designed to transform the lives of millions of farmers in India by focusing on the country's self-reliance and the welfare of farmers.
What are the new agricultural schemes?
Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana:
With an outlay of ₹ 24,000 crore, the scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, encourage crop diversification and sustainable agriculture practices.
— The scheme also seeks to enhance post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels.
— It aims at impr