New Delhi, July 17 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), a Rs.24,000-crore-a-year scheme to boost agriculture and allied sectors in 100 districts starting this financial year.

The scheme aims to enhance productivity, increase crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, while augmenting post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, according to an official statement.

The programme follows an announcement in the Union Budget 2025-26 of a plan to develop 100 districts, which will be implemented through convergence of 36 existing plans across 11 departments, along with local partnerships with the private sector.

P...