PM Modi Launches Two Landmark Agricultural Missions: “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” and “PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana”

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, on October 11, 2025, inaugurated two major initiatives aimed at transforming India’s agriculture sector during a special Krishi (Agriculture) Programme held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. The initiatives include the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” and the “PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana”, collectively representing a massive investment of over ₹42,000 crore to boost farmer welfare, agricultural productivity, and rural prosperity.

Transforming India’s Agricultural Landscape:

The Prime Minister said that October 11 is a historic day, coinciding with the birth anniversaries of two great sons of Mother India. On this occasion, he launched two landmark projects — the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana worth ₹24,000 crore and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore. These efforts are designed to make India self-reliant in pulse production, improve farmers’ income, and modernize rural agri-infrastructure.

Key Highlights of PM Modi’s Address:

During his address, Prime Minister Modi highlighted several milestones achieved in India’s agriculture sector over the past decade.

1. GST rates on agricultural machinery were reduced to make them more affordable for farmers.
2. Fertilizer prices for Urea and DAP were brought down to ease farmers’ input costs.
3. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, loans worth ₹1.62 lakh crore were disbursed directly to farmers.
4. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provided insurance benefits worth ₹2 lakh crore.
5. Agricultural exports have doubled in the last 11 years.
6. Honey and egg production have also doubled, while grain production has increased by 900 lakh tonnes.
7. India achieved 63% growth in milk production, becoming the world’s largest producer, and ranks second globally in fisheries production.
8. Under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, ₹3.75 lakh crore have been transferred directly to farmers’ accounts.

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses:

India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses, yet it continues to import a significant amount to meet domestic demand. To address this, the Government has launched a six-year mission (2025–26 to 2030–31) with a total financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore to achieve complete self-reliance in pulses.

Key Components of the Mission:

1. Research & Development: Focus on developing high-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient pulse varieties.
2. Seed Distribution: 88 lakh certified seed kits will be distributed free of cost to farmers, monitored through the SAATHI Portal.
3. Area Expansion: An additional 35 lakh hectares of land will be brought under pulse cultivation.
4. Procurement Support: Central agencies like NAFED and NCCF will procure 100% of Arhar, Urad, and Masoor pulses from registered farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the next four years.
5. Infrastructure Development: Establishment of 1,000 processing and packaging units across India with government assistance.
6. Farmer Interaction: The Prime Minister interacted with farmers who have enhanced pulse production and improved their income through government support schemes.

PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana:

The PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, with an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, and encourage sustainable farming practices. The scheme will focus on 100 low-productivity districts, ensuring better irrigation, storage, and post-harvest management facilities at the Panchayat and Block levels. It also aims to facilitate both long-term and short-term credit to strengthen farmers’ financial resilience.

Prime Minister Modi’s dual launch marks a significant step toward achieving “Aatmanirbhar Krishi” (self-reliant agriculture). With massive investments in pulses, crop diversification, and agri-infrastructure, these initiatives are set to empower farmers, reduce import dependency, and make Indian agriculture more resilient, profitable, and future-ready.