PM-RKVY Funds Boost Sustainable Agriculture Across Ten States

₹1,281 Crore Sanctioned to Ten States

PM-RKVY Funds Boost Sustainable Agriculture Across Ten States: The Centre has sanctioned ₹1,281 crore under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) for agricultural programmes across 10 states. The announcement was made during the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026, chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

The funding is intended to support state-level agricultural activities and strengthen coordination among central and state governments, agricultural scientists and farmers.

West Bengal received the largest allocation at ₹290 crore, followed by Haryana with ₹198 crore and Chhattisgarh with ₹181 crore.

State-Wise PM-RKVY Allocation

The distribution reflects the flexibility available under PM-RKVY for addressing different agricultural requirements across states.

PM-RKVY and Its Evolution

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is an umbrella framework aimed at promoting sustainable and comprehensive agricultural development.

The original Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was introduced during 2007–08 to encourage states to increase investment in agriculture. It was subsequently rationalised and revamped as PM-RKVY in October 2024.

A major feature of the scheme is its flexibility. States can allocate resources among different components according to their local agricultural priorities.

Static GK fact: Agriculture and allied activities are primarily state subjects under the Constitution, while the Union Government supports the sector through centrally sponsored schemes, financial assistance, research and national programmes.

Major Components of PM-RKVY

PM-RKVY brings several agricultural interventions under an umbrella framework. Its components include:

• Soil Health Management
• Rainfed Area Development
• Agro-Forestry
• Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
• Agricultural Mechanization and Crop Residue Management
• Per Drop More Crop
• Crop Diversification Programme
• RKVY Detailed Project Report component
• Accelerator Fund for Agri Startups

These interventions collectively address soil quality, water efficiency, mechanisation, diversification and agricultural innovation.

Khet Bachao Abhiyan

The Centre has also announced the national Khet Bachao Abhiyan, scheduled from 22 October to 30 November 2026. The campaign will focus on protecting agricultural land and improving the sustainability of farming practices.

Its major priorities include soil health, balanced fertiliser use, environmental sustainability and effective utilisation of Soil Health Cards.

Static GK Tip: The Soil Health Card Scheme provides farmers with information on the nutrient status of their soil and recommendations regarding appropriate fertiliser application.

Coordinated Agricultural Planning

The Agriculture Ministry has proposed regular coordination among multiple stakeholders through monthly virtual reviews with states.

State Agriculture Teams are expected to involve agriculture departments, agricultural universities, ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ATMA, Farmer Producer Organisations, farmers, processors and exporters, along with Central Government representatives.

Rabi Season Priorities

For the upcoming Rabi season, states have been advised to select suitable crops and seed varieties after considering soil moisture and water availability.

The Centre also highlighted the need to tackle counterfeit fertilisers, spurious seeds and poor-quality pesticides. Another priority is increasing pulse cultivation on fallow land in rice-growing areas of eastern India, particularly Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal.

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