PM Dhan Dhaanya Yojana, Aatmanirbharta Mission launched in Zunheboto

DIMAPUR — The launching programme of the Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Yojana (PMDDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses was held at Zunheboto on October 11.

The event was organised by the Agriculture and allied departments, with EAC Zunheboto, L Chinglem Konyak, as the special guest.

According to a DIPR report, giving brief remarks on PMDDKY, Chinglem stated that the scheme was introduced to transform agriculture, create awareness, and enhance productivity across the country. He underlined the need for diversification in agriculture to ensure sustainability, which in turn helps enrich soil quality.

Chinglem also spoke about the government of India’s initiative on biofortification of rice to improve its nutritional value and address nutritional deficiencies in the country. He further highlighted the Enhancing Landscape and Ecosystem Management (ELEMENT) Nagaland Project, a state government initiative funded by the World Bank – International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), aimed at promoting farmers’ welfare in the state.

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In his speech, Chinglem urged the farmers present to effectively utilise local resources and products to increase their income and explore post-harvest value addition for potential export opportunities.

Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) Kivika Chophy noted that under the PMDDKY scheme, 100 Aspiration Agriculture Districts were selected across the country, with Mon district in Nagaland being one of them.

He also informed that no new registration is available under PM-KISAN in Zunheboto, as the registration process for the district has already been saturated.