The focus lies on improving farm productivity across 100 selected districts and supporting the energy transition through increased funding for public sector undertakings.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), introduced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to develop 100 agriculture-focused districts by integrating 36 existing schemes under 11 central ministries. The selected districts have been identified based on low agricultural productivity, moderate crop density, and weak credit access. At least one district from every state will be covered, highlighted Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
With an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore over six years, the scheme seeks to benefit 1.7 crore farmers through targeted interventions in crop productivity, irrigation, storage infrastructure, credit availability, and sustainable practices.
Officials stated that the programme builds on lessons from the Aspirational Districts initiative. “The idea is to converge efforts and create lasting impact at the district level,” an official said.
Key Objectives:
- Improve agricultural productivity
- Encourage crop diversification and sustainable practices
- Strengthen post-harvest infrastructure
- Expand irrigation networks
- Improve access to both short- and long-term agricultural credit
Rs 20,000 crore infusion to boost NTPC’s green energy arm
The Cabinet has approved a Rs 20,000 crore equity infusion into NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of NTPC, to scale up investments in solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects. So far, NTPC has invested Rs 7,500 crore in NGEL.The green energy portfolio currently includes 6 GW of operational capacity and 26 GW under development. The target is to reach 60 GW by 2032.
Vaishnaw also clarified that NTPC and NLC has been approved by Cabinet to raise these funds.
Rs 7,000 crore investment cleared for NIRL
The government has approved a Rs 7,000 crore funding package for clean investment to expand its clean energy footprint. The investment will support NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL)—a fully owned arm of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC).
Under this plan, Rs 6,263 crore worth of renewable energy assets from NLC will be transferred to NIRL. An additional Rs 700 crore will be invested in ongoing clean energy projects. NIRL currently manages seven renewable projects with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “NIRL will now operate as a dedicated renewable energy subsidiary of NLC.”
The company has set a target of achieving 10 GW renewable capacity by 2030.
“India has already crossed the 50% mark in installed green energy capacity, achieving its 2030 goals ahead of schedule,” said Vaishnaw.
