Editorial All-in-One 19-07-2025

🌾 Topic Name: All-in-One: Unpacking the Prime Minister Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

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🟡 Introduction & Context

India’s agrarian economy is at a critical juncture. To reinvigorate farm productivity, reduce crop losses, and strengthen rural livelihoods, the Union Cabinet recently approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Aimed at transforming 100 low-performing agricultural districts through a ₹24,000 crore, six-year initiative, the scheme seeks to converge interventions from multiple ministries and engage local communities in planning implementation.

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🔵 Constitutional Context

While agriculture falls under State List (Entry 14, Schedule VII), the scheme aligns closely with various constitutional commitments:

• Article 21A: Ensures the Right to Education—training and awareness under PMDDKY enhances agricultural knowledge.

• Directive Principles (Article 39(b) & (c)): Mandate that the State shall direct policy to ensure fair distribution of resources and equal livelihood measures—PMDDKY supports this principle.

• Article 46: Promotes the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other socially disadvantaged sections—PMDDKY’s focus on backward, tribal districts reinforces this.

• Cooperative federalism (Panchayats, Article 243): The scheme empowers district panchayats via District Dhan-Dhaanya Samitis, reflecting decentralized governance.

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🟢 Key Topics & Features

• District-centric planning: Localised Agriculture & Allied Activities Plans prepared by district committees including progressive farmers (Reference Press Information Bureau+10The Indian Express+10Organiser+10.)

• Convergence of schemes: Integrates 36 central schemes across 11 ministries, along with state and private partnerships APAC 

• Selection criteria: Districts chosen based on low productivity, cropping intensity, and institutional credit (Reference- pmdhandhaanyakrishi.com+8The Indian Express+8Prime Minister of India+8.)

• Five-pronged pillars:

  1. Increasing productivity with climate-smart practices;

  2. Crop diversification (pulses, oilseeds, horticulture);

  3. Post-harvest infrastructure (cold storage, godowns);

  4. Irrigation & water management;

  5. Long & short-term credit facilitation (Reference- Wikipedia+11Organiser+11Press Information Bureau+11Swarajyamag+8The Indian Express+8Devdiscourse+8.)

• Monitoring mechanism: 117 KPIs tracked via digital dashboard; oversight by district/state/national committees alongside NITI Aayog (Reference – Devdiscourse+7Devdiscourse+7Rozana Spokesman+7.)

• Objective: Boost yields, incomes, food security, and rural self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) (Reference- Press Information Bureau+9Devdiscourse+9APAC Media+9.)

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📚 Hard Word Meanings (Hindi & English)

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🎯 8 MCQs for UPSC, SSC, UPPSC & RRB Aspirants

1. Which of the following is NOT a selection criteria for PMDDKY districts?
   A. Low cropping intensity
   B. Low agricultural productivity
   C. High urbanization rate ✅
   D. Low institutional credit

2. District-level implementation is planned through which of the following bodies?
   A. District Rural Development Agency
   B. District Dhan-Dhaanya Samiti ✅
   C. District Planning Committee
   D. Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas

3. Which constitutional Article mandates state policy to distribute resources fairly and ensure a decent standard of living?
   A. Article 46
   B. Article 39(b) & (c) ✅
   C. Article 19(1)(g)
   D. Article 21A

4. How many central schemes will PMDDKY converge?
   A. 11
   B. 36 ✅
   C. 100
   D. 50

5. One objective of PMDDKY focuses on promoting crop diversification. Which crops are emphasized?
   A. Only rice and wheat
   B. Oilseeds, pulses, horticulture ✅
   C. Cash crops only
   D. Plantation crops

6. Which monitoring tool will track PMDDKY implementation?
   A. Periodic SMS updates
   B. Digital dashboard with 117 KPIs ✅
   C. Postal surveys
   D. Manual district reports

7. Under PMDDKY, credit facilitation includes:
   A. Only short-term loans
   B. Only long-term loans
   C. Both short- and long-term credit ✅
   D. Microloans only via NGOs

8. Which principle of governance does PMDDKY strengthen through district-level planning?
   A. Centralization
   B. Cooperative federalism ✅
   C. Judicial review
   D. Market economy

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🧠 Exam Relevance

• GS Paper II (Governance & IR): Showcases federal architecture, scheme convergence, and agricultural policy.

• GS Paper III (Economy & Environment): Discusses climate-resilient agriculture, rural credit systems, and water use.

• GS Paper IV (Ethics): Involves equitable access, inclusion of marginalized farmers, and data-driven oversight.

• UPPSC/RRB: Focus on district administration structures and public policy implementation.

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