Lok Sabha Question No. 2856 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Implementation of PMDDKY in Yavatmal District
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2856

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PMDDKY IN YAVATMAL DISTRICT

2856.  SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state: (a)  whether  Yavatmal  district  been  selected  under  the  Prime  Minister's  PMDDKY scheme, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the specific works are proposed to be carried out under the above yojana in Yavatmal district and the amount of funds sanctioned; (c)  whether the Government taken cognizance of the fact that in January 2026, 25 farmers committed suicide in Yavatmal district; (d)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  special  measures  which  are  being  implemented  under PMDDKY  scheme  to  increase  farmer's  income  and  make  them  economically empowered; and (e) the details of the action plan of the Government to ensure increase in agricultural production,  minimum  support  price,  irrigation  facilities,  crop  insurance  and  direct access to markets and the timeline which has been fixed for the implementation of this scheme?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a):  Yes.  Yavatmal  district  has  been  selected  under  Prime  Minister  Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY). DDKY was approved by the Union Cabinet on 16th July, 2025 for a period of six years, beginning  with  2025-26  to  cover  100  districts.  The  scheme  aims  to  enhance agricultural  productivity,  increase  adoption  of  crop  diversification  and  sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit.

The Scheme is being implemented through convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 Departments, other State schemes and local partnerships with the private sector. The activities in the District Action Plan (DAP) would be through convergence. The DAP is prepared and implemented by District Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Samiti headed by the District Collector. Comprehensive roadmap for achieving objectives of DDKY including enhancing agricultural productivity, crop diversification and sustainable  agricultural  practices,  irrigation  facilities  and  market  linkages  through convergence are detailed in the DAP of Yavatmal district.

(b): In the District Action Plan (DAP), Yavatmal district has proposed improved sowing methods,  adoption  of  improved  seeds,  promotion  of  horticulture,  construction  of storage  godowns  and  promotion  of  micro-irrigation.  Funds  for  these  activities  are sourced from convergence of centrally sponsored schemes & State Schemes.

(c): The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs compiles and disseminates information on suicides in its publication titled 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI)'. The latest report available on NCRB website (https://ncrb.gov.in)  is  for  the  year  2023.  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  has informed that steps to reduce farmer distress have been initiated by the state.

(d)  &  (e):  DDKY  focuses  on  improving  crop  productivity,  crop  diversification  and sustainable agricultural practices, augment  post-harvest storage infrastructure, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate availability of long-term and short-term credit.

The DAP for Yavatmal has focused on improving agricultural productivity through increase area under Broad Bed Furrow (BBF) technique starting with 40,000 ha in year 1 to 60,000 ha in year 6, focusing on Soil Health Card, distribution of new improved seed varieties to 20,000 beneficiaries in year 1 and enhancing to 45,000 beneficiaries in year 6. To encourage crop diversification and sustainable practices, the District has planned for expanding area under turmeric to 7,500 ha in 6 years, fruits crops such as mango,  guava  to  3,800  ha  in  6  years  and  also  cultivation  of  chia  seeds  for  crop intensity.  The  plan  covers  construction  of  godowns  under  Mission  for  Integrated Development of Horticulture and other schemes to augment storage infrastructure.

Further, the district has proposed to increase area under micro-irrigation to 5,500 ha to improve irrigation facilities. For expanding credit access, the DAP has factored Kisan Credit Card (KCC) coverage to 3,52,943 beneficiaries and long-term credit to 59,172 beneficiaries.

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