Category Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) 

The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to revitalize India’s agricultural sector, particularly in 100 underdeveloped agricultural districts. These districts were selected based on low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit flow. The policy aims to enhance agricultural yields, improve rural infrastructure, increase financial access for farmers, and promote sustainable farming practices. By integrating modern agricultural techniques with institutional credit and storage facilities, PMDKY is expected to benefit approximately 1.7 crore farmers (Press Information Bureau, 2025).

Neeranchal National Watershed Management Project (2016-2022)

The Government of India has supported the Neeranchal National Watershed Management Project from the World Bank. It is intended to improve watershed management practices across the rain-fed areas within India through increased agricultural productivity, improved water conservation, and improved rural livelihoods.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (2005): Inception, Progress and Way Forward

Rapid urbanization in India creates simultaneous developmental advantages and various complications for national growth. The Government of India introduced the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in 2005 as its principal urban development program to manage increasing urban demands.

India’s Urban Odyssey: Dreams, Struggles, and the Power of Aspirations

Whether it is a farmer from rural Bihar seeking a stable income in Delhi, or a young graduate from a small town aspiring to join Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem, the magnetism of urban centres lies in their perceived ability to transform lives.

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