Union Cabinet approves PM Dhan-Dhanya Agriculture Scheme, Rs 24000 crore will be spent every year

Union Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav – Photo Credit- ANI

The cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of Rs 24,000 per year by combining 36 schemes.

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The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of Rs 24,000 per year by combining 36 schemes. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced this. The government has also approved Rs 7,000 crore for NLCIL to invest in renewable energy. Apart from this, the cabinet has also approved Rs 20,000 crore to NTPC for investment in renewable energy.

What is Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana?

The Cabinet on Wednesday July 16, 2025 approved the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana for a period of six years. Under this, Rs 24,000 crore will be spent every year and it will cover 100 districts. This program announced in the Union Budget will integrate 36 existing schemes and help in adopting crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices.

Storage and irrigation facilities will be improved

Sharing information about the decision taken in the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana will increase post-harvest storage, improve irrigation facilities and increase agricultural productivity. 1.7 crore farmers are likely to benefit from this program.

NLC India can invest Rs 7000 crore in NIRL

The government on Wednesday July 16 allowed NLC India to invest Rs 7,000 crore in its wholly-owned unit NIRL. This decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved special exemption to NLC India Limited (NLCIL) from the existing investment guidelines applicable to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

An official statement said, “This strategic decision will help NLCIL to invest Rs 7,000 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). Under this, NIRL will be able to invest in various projects directly or by forming a joint venture. Prior approval will not be required for this.”

( Source ANI )