PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 100 districts list selection criteria as been released by the central government along with the announcement of the scheme. Under the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, the government will select and develop 100 agricultural districts across the country, focusing on increasing productivity, promoting crop diversification, and improving farmers’ livelihoods.
The PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was first announced in 2025-26 union financial budget.
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 100 Districts List
The actual list of 100 districts selected under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana has not been released by the central government but, the selection criteria for the selection of the 100 districts under the scheme has been announced. The central government will choose districts based on:
- Low agricultural productivity
- Moderate crop intensity (number of crops grown on the same land in a year)
- Below-average agricultural credit availability
Each state and union territory will have at least one district in the scheme. The exact number from each state will depend on the share of net cropped area and the number of operational holdings.
Note: Cropping intensity means how efficiently the land is used. For example, if a piece of land is used to grow two crops in one year, the cropping intensity is 200%. As the the annual report of 2024-25 by Agriculture ministry, the national crop intensity average is 155.9%. Punjab and Haryana has the highest cropping intensity of 192% and 188% respectively.
Ranking & Monitoring of Districts
Like the Aspirational Districts Programme, districts in PMDDKY will be ranked monthly based on their progress on 117 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These include factors like health & nutrition, education, agriculture, irrigation, infrastructure, and more. The ranking system will promote healthy competition and rapid improvement.
When Will the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 100 Districts List Be Released?
The official list of 100 districts under PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana will be released soon by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The list is currently being finalized based on the criteria mentioned above. As per the announcement, at least one district from every state/UT will be included.
Once released, the list will be available on the official portals of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and NITI Aayog. We will also include the link to the list or display the list itself in this article as soon as it it published.
What is PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is a new central government scheme approved on 16th July 2025, to transform the agricultural landscape of India by focusing on 100 selected districts. The main aim is to increase farm productivity, improve water and soil conservation, boost post-harvest storage, and encourage sustainable agriculture practices.
The scheme will be implemented for six years from 2025-26 to 2030-31 with an annual budget of ₹24,000 crore, making it one of the largest government interventions for the farming sector. The initiative draws inspiration from the successful Aspirational Districts Programme, which brought rapid development to India’s most underdeveloped districts.
FAQs
What is PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?
PMDDKY is a new central government scheme to develop 100 agricultural districts with better infrastructure, productivity, and support for farmers.
Who will select the 100 districts?
The districts will be chosen by the central government based on productivity, crop intensity, and credit availability.
When will the list of 100 districts be released?
The official list is expected to be published soon by the Ministry of Agriculture and NITI Aayog.