Shivraj Singh Chouhan Felicitates Top-Performing Districts

When policies are shaped by ground realities and all government departments work together in one direction, no district can be left behind in the race for development. This is the hallmark of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s model of good governance, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday.

He was addressing the national conference on the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in New Delhi. Addressing district collectors, scientists and senior policymakers from more than 50 districts across the country, Shri Chouhan extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and felicitated districts that had demonstrated outstanding performance. He urged officials to devote their full energy to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed and prosperous India.

Emphasising the importance of localised planning, Chouhan said the framework for the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana had been prepared by district collectors based on actual ground conditions rather than being drawn up in offices in Delhi. He stressed the need for regular monthly reviews, asking collectors to assess progress on their district agricultural action plans every month along with their teams.

The conference recognised the best-performing districts for their exemplary work. District collectors also presented case studies highlighting innovative approaches to improving agricultural productivity, strengthening resilience and increasing farmers’ incomes.

The national conference was attended by Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur and Bhagirath Choudhary; Union Minister of State for Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani; and Union Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar. Officials and representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Jal Shakti and Rural Development also participated..(UPDATED ON 12TH OCTOBER 2026)