New Delhi, July 17 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for implementation over six years, commencing with the 2025-26 financial year.

The scheme will cover 100 districts across the country and represents the first initiative of its kind to focus exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors, drawing inspiration fr0m NITI Aayog's Aspirational District Programme.

The initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification and sustainable farming practices, strengthen post-harvest storage infrastructure at panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate access to both long-term and short-term agricultural credit.

The scheme fulfils the Budge...