With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme was launched on October 11, 2025. 2. The scheme covers a total of 150 districts across India. 3. Nagarkurnool is one of the districts in Telangana covered by the scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Priyanka and Hemanta Keshav Patil receive Union Ministry of Agriculture awards in New Delhi

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims· 12 October 2026

Agricultural schemes and rural livelihood enhancement: a relevant GS3 topic.

Why in news

Priyanka and Hemanta Keshav Patil were awarded by the Union Ministry of Agriculture for their work under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.

Background

The Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was launched on October 11, 2025, and covers 100 districts. In Telangana, the scheme is implemented in Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, Jangaon, and Nagarkurnool districts.

Facts for Prelims

SchemePradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Launched on October 11, 2025
FactThe scheme covers a total of 100 districts
PlaceTelangana districts covered: Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, Jangaon, and Nagarkurnool

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, consider the following statements:

The scheme was launched on October 11, 2025.
The scheme covers a total of 150 districts across India.
Nagarkurnool is one of the districts in Telangana covered by the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme covers a total of 100 districts.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how targeted agricultural schemes like Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana can enhance rural livelihoods and ensure food security in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

District-specific outreach: Addressing localized agro-climatic variations through targeted district-level implementation
Incentivizing best practices: Recognizing individual and community efforts to drive scheme adoption and success

Keywords: livelihood enhancement · targeted intervention · rural development · agricultural productivity

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