Boost for Farmers: Rajasthan and Telangana Secure Major Funds Under PM-RKVY & Krishonnati Yojana
The Union Government has approved a significant financial allocation of Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana. This crucial funding aims to accelerate agricultural development, enhance farmer welfare, and strengthen critical infrastructure across both states, marking a pivotal step towards a more prosperous rural India.
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Historic Approval: A Financial Boost
In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector in Rajasthan and Telangana, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, approved a total financial allocation of Rs 605.71 crore on August 13, 2026. This substantial funding, distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY), is set to inject fresh momentum into the states' agricultural development and farmer welfare initiatives.
The approvals were granted during a virtual meeting chaired by Shri Chouhan, involving Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Shri Kirori Lal Meena and Telangana Agriculture Minister Shri Tummala Nageswara Rao, alongside senior officials from both the Union and state agriculture departments. This coordinated effort underscores the central government's commitment to working in close tandem with state governments to strengthen resources, technical assistance, and monitoring for the benefit of farmers nationwide.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), formerly known as Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) since its inception in 2007 and then RKVY-RAFTAAR from 2017, was rebranded in October 2024 to its current iteration. This centrally sponsored scheme operates with a funding pattern of 60:40 between the Centre and States for general states, 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan states, and 100% central assistance for Union Territories.
The core objectives of PM-RKVY are multifaceted, aiming to accelerate agricultural growth, significantly improve farmers' incomes, and strengthen the agriculture and allied sectors through increased public investment. The scheme prioritizes infrastructure creation, innovation, and state-specific planning, playing a crucial role in ensuring food security, fostering rural development, and promoting sustainable agriculture across India.
A key strength of PM-RKVY is the autonomy and flexibility it offers to states, allowing them to design and execute schemes tailored to local and farmers' needs, in alignment with their District Agriculture Plans (DAPs) and State Agriculture Plans (SAPs). The scheme broadly covers areas such as crop development, horticulture, agricultural mechanization, natural resource management, marketing and post-harvest management, animal husbandry, dairy development, fisheries, and agricultural extension. It also supports agri-startups, integrated farming, mushroom cultivation, bee-keeping, aromatic plant cultivation, and floriculture, emphasizing value chain addition and risk mitigation for farmers.
Krishonnati Yojana (KY)
The Krishonnati Yojana (KY), also known as the “Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana,” is an umbrella scheme initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Implemented since 2016-17, it received approval for continuation beyond the 12th Five Year Plan (covering 2017-18 to 2019-20) with a central share of Rs 33,269.976 crore.
This comprehensive scheme integrates 11 different sub-schemes and missions under one umbrella, all designed to foster the scientific development of agriculture and allied sectors. Its primary objectives include improving farm productivity, increasing farmers' income, enhancing output and resource efficiency, and providing crucial financial and technical assistance to farmers.
Key sub-schemes under Krishonnati Yojana address various facets of agricultural development:
- Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): Promotes the holistic growth of the horticulture sector.
- National Food Security Mission (NFSM): Aims to increase the production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, and commercial crops, while also focusing on oilseeds and oil palm (NMOOP).
- National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA): Focuses on climate-resilient farming, soil health management, and water use efficiency.
- Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE): Strengthens farmer training, advisory services, and extension support.
- Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material (SMSP): Aims to improve seed quality and development.
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM): Enhances access to farm machinery.
- Sub Mission on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine (SMPPQ): Focuses on pest and disease control.
- Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Census, Economics and Statistics (ISACES): Supports agricultural data and policy development.
- Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (ISAC): Strengthens cooperative societies.
- Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Marketing (ISAM): Develops marketing infrastructure and storage facilities.
- National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGP-A): Promotes digital agriculture services.
This umbrella approach ensures comprehensive support, from enhancing productivity to improving market access and adopting modern farming practices.
Rajasthan Gets a Major Impetus
Rajasthan has been allocated a substantial Rs 340.59 crore from the recent approvals. This includes Rs 216.12 crore under PM-RKVY and Rs 124.47 crore under Krishonnati Yojana. The state's Project Approval Committee (PAC) had previously sanctioned an annual action plan of Rs 849.37 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with a central share of Rs 509.62 crore.
A first Mother Sanction of Rs 216.13 crore was issued to Rajasthan on May 4, 2026, of which the state has effectively utilized Rs 164.39 crore, representing an impressive 76.06% expenditure. Union Minister Chouhan urged Rajasthan to enhance its focus on the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) system to ensure farmers receive timely and hassle-free access to institutional credit, a critical component for agricultural prosperity.
Telangana Strengthens Its Agricultural Foundation
Telangana received an allocation of Rs 265.12 crore, comprising Rs 157.66 crore under PM-RKVY and Rs 107.46 crore under Krishonnati Yojana. The state's PAC had approved an annual action plan of Rs 651.06 crore for 2026-27, with a central share of Rs 390.63 crore.
A first Mother Sanction of Rs 157.65 crore was issued to Telangana on May 12, 2026, with the state reporting an expenditure of Rs 96.05 crore, accounting for 60.93% utilization. Minister Chouhan commended Telangana's innovative Farmer ID and fertiliser distribution model, highlighting its potential to improve transparency and efficiency in delivering agricultural services. However, he also advised the state to accelerate the implementation and expenditure under the Oilseeds and Pulses Missions, emphasizing the need for regular monitoring to achieve desired outcomes.
A Vision for Sustainable Agricultural Growth
These financial approvals are expected to significantly accelerate activities related to agricultural infrastructure, productivity enhancement, input support, and overall farmer welfare in both Rajasthan and Telangana. The Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dedicated to providing every possible support to states for farmers' welfare. By strengthening resources, technical assistance, and robust monitoring mechanisms, the aim is to ensure that the benefits of these schemes reach farmers effectively and efficiently, paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous agricultural future.
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