Selection Methodology under Prime Minister Dhan-DhaanyaKrishiYojana

Key Highlights:

• Prime Minister Dhan-DhaanyaKrishiYojana (DDKY) covers 100 districts across India.
• Districts were selected based on three indicators: low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less agriculture credit disbursement.
• The number of districts allocated per state is determined by net cropped area and the number of operational holdings.
• The methodology ensures that every state has at least one district covered under DDKY.

Detailed Insights:

• The selection process aims to foster agricultural growth and ensure balanced regional development by targeting areas with specific needs.
• The framework utilizes publicly available data for the identified indicators, promoting transparency in district selection.
• States are empowered to replicate this framework and approach in additional districts using their existing administrative mechanisms and resources.
• This initiative reflects a focused approach to address agricultural challenges in specific regions.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Cropping Intensity: The number of crops grown on the same field in a single agricultural year.
• Operational Holdings: The total area of land used for agricultural production, irrespective of ownership.
• Agriculture Credit Disbursement: The provision of financial assistance to farmers for agricultural activities.