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Rajasthan’s Nagaur Ranked 2nd Best District Under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana
Nagaur in Rajasthan ranked second among 100 districts in PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’s first year, after Bihar’s Gaya. Shivraj Chouhan says year two must raise farm incomes.
Key Highlights
- Top districts: Gaya (Bihar) ranked first, Nagaur (Rajasthan) second and Umaria (Madhya Pradesh) third in PMDDKY’s first year.
- 18 more: Districts recognised for excellent work across the scheme’s six objectives.
- Year two goal: Visible, measurable results, especially higher farm incomes, said Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- Soil campaign: Khet Bachao Abhiyan to run across all states from October 22 to November 30.
- The scheme: Covers 100 districts with low productivity, cropping intensity and credit access.
Rajasthan’s Nagaur district has been ranked the second-best performing district in the first year of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Gaya in Bihar took first place, and Umaria in Madhya Pradesh came third. Another 18 districts were recognised for exemplary work across the scheme’s six key objectives.
The awards were presented at an event in New Delhi marking the scheme’s first anniversary.
Top Performers
| Rank | District | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaya | Bihar |
| 2 | Nagaur | Rajasthan |
| 3 | Umaria | Madhya Pradesh |
Why It Matters: A Dryland District Leading the Way
Nagaur’s ranking stands out because of where it is. The scheme covers districts that lag in productivity, cropping intensity and farm credit, often in tough agro-climatic conditions. Nagaur sits in Rajasthan’s dry interior, where water scarcity shapes every farming decision. Finishing second out of 100 shows that district-level planning, matched to local soil, rainfall and crops, can deliver results even in difficult conditions.
