New projects for farmers have been announced under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana, to support and promote the increase in crop and food grain production. New opportunities will also be created in sectors such as animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing. These projects were sponsored by the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana to commemorate the birth anniversary of socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan, and you can read further about how farmers may benefit from these projects, as well as contain useful references to the government’s vision for the future.
One of the initiatives; the “Dal Atmanirbharta Mission” (Self-Reliance in Pulses project), will further enhance pulse production in the country, as well as reduce the import risks associated with pulses for the country. The initiative will inject ₹ 11,440 crore in central funding to increase the pulse production from again, 252.38 lakh tonnes to 350 lakh tonnes by the 2030-31 crop year, which includes a theoretical “Rabi” planting season, and extend to 2030-31. Again, the objective is to increase farmers income and ultimately improve food security around pulse production over a longer time period in a structured way. This initiative will be launched during “Rabi”, and you can read useful references to how it has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
How will the farmers benefit?
With the Dal Atmanirbharta Mission farmers will receive better seeds, newer farming technology, and improved market facilities. Pulses farmers will receive special education. This will aid them in decreasing costs of production, while increasing the yields. More farmers will be encouraged to grow pulses with the government assistance. This will help to increase the nation’s food supply chain and economic stability of the farmers.
About Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
“Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana” is designed to develop 100 low level agricultural districts with a cost of ₹24000 Cr. The main aim is to increase the productivity of crops and encourage crop diversity. The scheme will look to develop irrigation systems and improve existing storage systems. Farmers will be assisted with easy loans in the suggested districts to help them do what they do. The scheme will run until 2030-31 and hope to add new vigor to the agricultural economy.
Animal Husbandry and Artificial Insemination
The Prime Minister launched another project worth ₹5,450 crore at the event. This includes Artificial Insemination Training Centres in Bengaluru and Jammu & Kashmir, Centres of Excellence in Amreli and Banas, and an IVF laboratory in Assam. Milk powder factories have started operations in Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara. A fish meal factory has also been opened in Tezpur. These projects will create new opportunities in agriculture and related sectors.
Recognition of Farmers and Agricultural Cooperative Loans
At the event, the Prime Minister gave certificates to farmers recognised under the National Natural Agriculture Mission. He also honoured members of Maitree Technicians and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Loan Societies. Members of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras also received certificates. Under this initiative, 50 lakh farmers have joined 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations. The Prime Minister also interacted with pulse farmers. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other ministers attended the event.