<h1>Union Cabinet approves Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with Rs 24,000 crore allocation benefiting 1.7 crore farmers</h1> The Union Cabinet approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an annual allocation of Rs 24,000 crore for six years, targeting 100 districts and benefiting approximately 1.7 crore farmers. The scheme will be implemented through convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 departments, along with state schemes and private sector partnerships. The initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve sustainable farming practices, augment post-harvest storage, and facilitate credit availability. Districts will be selected based on low productivity, low cropping intensity, and reduced credit disbursement indicators. Implementation will involve committees at district, state, and national levels, with progress monitored through 117 key performance indicators. The scheme seeks to achieve agricultural self-reliance and improve national agricultural indicators through targeted district-level improvements.