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

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