Prime Minister Modi to Launch Two Major Schemes and Inaugurate Projects Worth Over Rs 60,800 Crore in Agriculture Sector

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to participate in a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi on October 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The programme underscores the Prime Minister's continued commitment to farmer welfare, agricultural self-reliance, and strengthening rural infrastructure. He will address the gathering and interact with farmers, launching two major schemes and inaugurating projects worth over Rs 60,800 crore.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Modi will launch the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, increasing crop diversification, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices in 100 selected districts.
  • He will also launch the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an outlay of Rs 11,440 crore, aimed at improving pulse productivity, expanding pulse cultivation, and strengthening the value chain of procurement, storage, processing, and value addition.
  • The Prime Minister will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation projects worth over Rs 5,450 crore in the agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors, including Artificial Insemination Training Centers, IVF Labs, Milk Powder Plants, and Fish Feed Plants.
  • He will lay the foundation stone for additional projects worth around Rs 815 crore, including Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, Trout Fisheries, Integrated Aqua Parks, and Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbours.
  • The programme will also mark important milestones achieved under government initiatives, including 50 lakh farmer memberships in 10,000 FPOs, certification of 50,000 farmers under the National Mission for Natural Farming, and the formation and strengthening of 10,000 PACS.
  • Pradhan Mantri Shri Narendra Modi will also distribute certificates to farmers certified under the National Mission for Natural Farming, MAITRI Technicians, and Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Societies (PACS) converted to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) and Common Service Centres (CSCs) respectively.

Statistics:

  • Total outlay for the two schemes: Rs 35,440 crore.
  • Outlay for PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Rs 24,000 crore.
  • Outlay for Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: Rs 11,440 crore.
  • Total value of projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi: Over Rs 5,450 crore.
  • Total value of projects laid foundation stone for by Prime Minister Modi: Around Rs 815 crore.
  • Number of farmer memberships in 10,000 FPOs: 50 lakh.
  • Number of farmers certified under the National Mission for Natural Farming: 50,000.
  • Number of MAITRIs certified: 38,000.
  • Number of multipurpose and e-PACS sanctioned and operationalized: Over 10,000.
  • Number of PACS diversified to function as PMKSKs and CSCs: Over 10,000.

Sources:

  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
  • National Mission for Natural Farming.
  • Multi-Purpose AI Technicians in Rural India (MAITRI).
  • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs).
  • Common Service Centres (CSCs).
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com).