Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on 11 October 2025 launch two major schemes in the agriculture sector with a combined outlay of ₹35,440 crore. The programmes — PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses — aim to raise farm productivity, improve post-harvest storage, expand pulse cultivation and strengthen the value chain for farmers across selected districts.

The launch will take place at a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister will interact with farmers and address a public gathering. The event is part of a larger push by the government to accelerate agricultural growth and rural development. 

What the two schemes are and how much they cost

The larger of the two programmes, PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, carries an outlay of ₹24,000 crore. It is designed to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification and encourage sustainable farming methods. Key elements include improving irrigation, creating post-harvest storage at panchayat and block level, and ensuring availability of both long-term and short-term credit in selected districts. 

The second scheme, Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, has an outlay of ₹11,440 crore. Its goal is to increase pulse production, expand the area under pulses, and strengthen the entire pulses value chain — from procurement and storage to processing — while reducing post-harvest losses. Together, these schemes total ₹35,440 crore in investment directed at bolstering food security and farmer incomes. 

Why these schemes matter to farmers

Both schemes focus on practical problems that farmers face every day. Better irrigation and credit help farmers plant and manage crops more reliably. Post-harvest storage at local levels reduces spoilage and gives farmers time to sell at better prices rather than being forced to accept low rates immediately after harvest. The emphasis on pulses is especially important because pulses are a key source of protein and India imports pulses in some years to meet demand; increasing domestic supply helps food security and reduces import dependence. 

The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana will be implemented in 100 selected districts, where concentrated support — including infrastructure and credit — will be provided to create demonstrable gains in productivity and farmer incomes. Targeting specific districts is intended to create model zones that other areas can learn from.

Bigger programme: projects across agriculture and allied sectors

Alongside these two flagship schemes, the government plans to inaugurate and lay the foundation for a wider set of projects and schemes in agriculture and allied sectors — including fisheries and food processing — with an overall footprint reportedly exceeding ₹42,000 crore. These complementary initiatives are expected to bring new investments in storage, processing and supply-chain upgrades that will support the impact of the two main schemes on the ground.

Expected outcomes and timeline

Officials say the programmes are aimed at both short-term relief and long-term transformation. In the short term, better storage and improved market linkages should reduce losses and improve prices for farmers. Over the medium term, measures to increase irrigation, promote crop diversification and expand pulses cultivation should lift yields, raise incomes and strengthen rural livelihoods.

While specific timelines for district-level rollouts will be announced by implementing agencies, the two schemes are presented as multi-year efforts so that infrastructure, credit systems and value-chain investments can be built steadily. 

What experts and farmers can expect

Agriculture analysts are likely to watch three things closely: how funds are allocated at the local level, how quickly storage and irrigation projects come online, and whether credit reaches small and marginal farmers in time for planting seasons. Farmers in the selected districts can expect targeted support, training and infrastructure — but the success of the programmes will depend on efficient implementation, monitoring and timely payments. (Background on the schemes’ cabinet approvals and pilot ideas were discussed in earlier government announcements.) 

The two schemes launched by the Prime Minister on 11 October 2025 — PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (₹24,000 crore) and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (₹11,440 crore) — together represent a ₹35,440 crore investment aimed at improving farm productivity, strengthening storage and processing, and increasing pulse production in India. Coupled with other agriculture and allied projects announced at the event, the government expects these moves to support farmer incomes, reduce losses and move India closer to agricultural self-reliance.