Average performance score rises from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026 as Centre pushes outcome-based monitoring, farm infrastructure and convergence of 36 schemes

Key Highlights

• Average score of 100 Dhan-Dhaanya districts rises 16.31 points, from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026.
• All 100 districts have submitted their District Action Plans (DAPs) and performance data.
• PM-DDKY brings together 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries and Departments, along with State schemes and private-sector participation.
• Nearly 6.91 lakh farmers and 88,961 extension workers received training between January and July 2026.
• A new Beneficiary Progress Module is expected to be operational by mid-September to track farmer-level outcomes.

The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) is showing measurable progress across its 100 identified districts, with the average performance score increasing from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the implementation of the scheme at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, with the review placing emphasis on measurable outcomes, convergence of government schemes and ensuring that benefits reach farmers at the ground level.

The 100 districts covered under PM-DDKY were identified based on factors including low agricultural productivity, low cropping intensity and low agricultural credit disbursement.

Agricultural productivity and infrastructure indicators improve

PM-DDKY is structured around six key objectives: improving agricultural productivity, promoting crop diversification and sustainable farming, expanding post-harvest storage, strengthening irrigation infrastructure, improving access to agricultural credit and enhancing governance and service delivery.

Performance improved across all six areas between April and July 2026.

The average agricultural productivity score increased from 2.53 to 6.70, while crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices improved from 5.60 to 8.65.

Post-harvest storage capacity rose from 2.61 to 3.82, while irrigation infrastructure increased from 1.65 to 4.20. Access to agricultural credit improved from 2.81 to 5.59, and governance and service delivery increased from 7.94 to 10.33.

The government is tracking implementation through a dashboard covering 121 indicators, comprising 74 output indicators and 47 outcome indicators.

Focus shifts from spending to farmer-level outcomes

A key focus of the latest review was moving beyond monitoring expenditure and activities towards measuring the actual impact of government interventions on farmers.

The Financial Progress Module of the PM-DDKY dashboard became operational on August 31, 2026. A Beneficiary Progress Module is targeted for implementation by mid-September.

The new monitoring framework is expected to provide a consolidated picture of investments and interventions made through Central and State schemes as well as other sources, helping officials assess resources deployed, activities completed, farmers covered and outcomes achieved.

All 100 districts submit action plans

The government said all 100 Dhan-Dhaanya districts have uploaded their District Action Plans, with feedback provided on each of the plans.

All districts have also submitted output-indicator data through July 2026, while outcome-indicator data for financial year 2025-26 has been submitted by all 100 districts.

State-, district- and national-level committees have been established for monitoring, while Central Nodal Officers are conducting regular field visits to assess implementation.

Nearly 7 lakh farmers trained

Capacity building is another major component of PM-DDKY.

Between January and July 2026, 6,90,530 farmers and 88,961 extension workers were trained in different agricultural skills. During the same period, 2,20,683 farmers and extension workers received training in natural farming.

Krishi Vigyan Kendras are being used as technical partners for training and field-level interventions, helping strengthen agricultural extension services and promote improved farming practices.

CSR participation could widen district-level investment

The Centre is also looking to expand the scheme through convergence with State programmes and private-sector initiatives.

The Department of Public Enterprises has included the adoption of PM-DDKY districts for CSR activities by Central Public Sector Enterprises for 2026-27 and 2027-28.

This could create an additional channel for investment in infrastructure and development projects across the identified districts.

PM-DDKY approaches first anniversary

PM-DDKY was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 16, 2025, and formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11, 2025. Its dashboard was activated in the last week of October 2025, with monthly output-indicator rankings beginning in November.

As the scheme approaches its first anniversary in October 2026, the government plans to showcase the performance of the 100 Dhan-Dhaanya districts through dedicated programmes, Rabi conferences and regional conferences.

The government is also considering a meeting of the National Executive Committee under the Agriculture Minister and greater farmer participation in district-level monitoring, including the proposed nomination of two progressive farmers to each District Dhan-Dhaanya Committee.

What PM-DDKY Means for Hospitality, Food, Travel and Tourism

The impact of PM-DDKY extends beyond agriculture because stronger farm productivity and post-harvest infrastructure can influence the wider food and hospitality supply chain.

Food supply: Higher agricultural productivity and crop diversification could improve the availability and consistency of locally sourced produce for restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens and food businesses.

Post-harvest infrastructure: Increased storage capacity can help reduce wastage and improve the movement of agricultural produce from producing districts to food-service markets, supporting more stable procurement for hospitality businesses.

Rural tourism: Development of agricultural districts, improved infrastructure and greater farmer participation could create opportunities for agri-tourism, farm stays, rural experiences and destination-based food tourism.

Local food experiences: Greater emphasis on crop diversification and sustainable farming could strengthen the availability of regional ingredients, supporting hotels and restaurants that are building menus around local and indigenous food products.

Travel infrastructure and rural economies: As investment and economic activity increase in the identified districts, there could be opportunities for tourism operators to develop new rural and experiential travel circuits around agriculture, food, culture and local communities.

For the hospitality sector, the larger significance of PM-DDKY lies in its potential to strengthen the farm-to-fork ecosystem, particularly in districts where improved production, storage, connectivity and rural economic activity can create stronger links between farmers, food businesses and tourism markets.