The Krishonnati Yojana (KY) is a Centrally Sponsored umbrella scheme of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It consolidates multiple missions aimed at securing India's food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.
Basic Details
- Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Approved: 3 October 2024, by the Union Cabinet, alongside PM-RKVY.
- Type of Scheme: Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- Financial Outlay: ₹44,246.89 crore.
- Implemented through: State Governments.
Aim and Objectives
- To achieve food security and agricultural self-sufficiency by strengthening the production of foodgrains, oilseeds, and horticultural crops.
- To modernise agricultural extension services and bring digital tools into farm management and advisory.
Key Features
- Multiple Missions: Covers the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission, the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, the Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension, the National Mission on Edible Oils, and the Digital Agriculture Mission, among others.
- Edible Oils Push: Its National Mission on Edible Oils carries a dedicated allocation of ₹10,103 crore to cut India's dependence on imported edible oils.
- Digital Agriculture Mission: Focuses on bringing digital infrastructure and advanced farming technologies into Indian agriculture.
Significance
- Import Substitution: By targeting edible oil production specifically, KY addresses one of India's largest agricultural import bills.
- Complementary Design: Its mission-based approach runs alongside PM-RKVY's state-flexible model, letting the Centre pursue national food-security priorities while still allowing state-specific investment.