India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer due to assured MSP procurement, expanding cultivation area and strong export demand. However, excessive dependence on paddy has led to water stress, high fiscal costs, surplus stocks and poor crop diversification, making a shift toward pulses, oilseeds and millets essential for sustainable and nutrition-secure agriculture.
Click to View MoreThe PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (2025) aims to transform 100 low-performing agri-districts through convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 ministries, backed by an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years. The scheme focuses on improving productivity, crop diversification, irrigation, post-harvest infrastructure, and credit access while integrating allied sectors like horticulture, fisheries, and animal husbandry. Implementation is driven by district-level planning, three-tier governance, NITI Aayog’s technical support, and a digital dashboard with 117 KPIs. Targeted to benefit 1.7 crore farmers, PMDDKY seeks to create resilient, sustainable, and market-oriented agricultural ecosystems aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Click to View MoreThe "hunger tipping point" refers to a critical, irreversible food system collapse caused by climate change, conflict, and economic shocks. India, a key global player in the fight against hunger, must leverage its institutional strengths to build resilient, sustainable, and farmer-centric food systems.
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