Special Agriculture Camps to be held under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
09-Dec-2025
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Awareness Camps Planned to Boost Rabi Acreage, Raise Pulses–Oilseeds Productivity
Raipur : Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), introduced in 2025–26, is a government initiative designed to raise farmers’ income and agricultural productivity in under-performing districts by integrating 36 schemes across 11 ministries. The scheme places emphasis on irrigation, storage, accessible credit and crop diversification, with the aim of strengthening farmer self-reliance and supporting India’s mission of achieving self-sufficiency in pulses and other key crops.
As part of the scheme, special training camps are being organized in every cooperative society to familiarize farmers with modern rabi crop techniques and to encourage them to diversify into fisheries, animal husbandry and related agri-based activities. It also aims to boost rabi acreage and raise productivity of pulses and oilseeds.
Progressive Farmers Engaged as Trainers
In Jashpur district, progressive farmers who have achieved higher yields and better income through modern farm practices are being included as trainers in these camps. They are sharing their experiences, challenges and the benefits they have received under various government schemes so that more farmers can adopt advanced agricultural methods. Officials from agriculture and allied departments are providing information on government schemes, subsidy processes and scientific cultivation practices. Scientists from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra and the agricultural college are also taking part, promoting modern agricultural technologies and motivating farmers to adopt improved methods.
Support Price Facility for Pulses and Oilseeds Growers
Nine cooperative societies have been registered in Jashpur district where farmers growing pulses and oilseeds can sell urad, moong and groundnut at the minimum support price if market rates fall. The district administration has urged farmers to complete registration on the Integrated Farmer Portal, and assistance is available through the local rural agriculture extension officer.
Farmer Producer Organizations to Help Raise Income
Representatives of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) from each development block in Jashpur will be present at the training camps. Farmers who are not yet part of any FPO can obtain detailed information and apply for membership on the spot. Joining an FPO offers access to modern techniques, group marketing and collective procurement and sale, enabling farmers to take meaningful steps towards significantly increasing their income.
