Govt approves schemes to increase farmers’ income, ensure food security

“The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) for rationalisation of all centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) operating under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare into two-umbrella Schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), a cafeteria scheme and Krishonnati Yojana (KY),” a government statement said.

“By rationalisation of the schemes, the States are given an opportunity to prepare a comprehensive strategic document on agriculture sector of the state in a holistic manner,” it added.

The document focuses not only the production and productivity of the crops, but also tackles the emerging issues of climate resilient agriculture and development of value chain approach for agricultural commodities. These plans are envisaged to articulate the overall strategy and the schemes/programs, linked with the objectives flowing from the strategic framework.

The rationalisation of various schemes has been undertaken to:

📌 To avoid duplication, ensure convergence and provide flexibility to States.

📌 Focus on emergent challenges of Agriculture – Nutrition security, Sustainability, Climate resilience, value chain development & private sector participation.

📌 State governments will be able to draw a comprehensive strategic plan suiting their requirements for agriculture sector.

📌 Annual Action Plan (AAP) of States can be approved in one go rather approving individual scheme-wise AAPs.