The District Agriculture Office, Kohima, in collaboration with the District Administration, observed the nationwide launch of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses at the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima on 11th October 2025.

            The program was graced by Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) S. Supongmeren Jamir as the special guest. In his address, he highlighted the objectives of the scheme and the mission, emphasizing their potential to uplift and empower farmers. He stated that Mon District, along with 99 other districts across India, have been selected under this scheme. 

            He also urged the agriculture and allied departments in Kohima District, with the Agriculture Department as the nodal agency, to replicate successful models and work towards the holistic development of farmers at the grassroots level. The special guest also distributed seeds to farmers present at the event.

            The keynote address was delivered by Viketuno Chusi, SDAO, Department of Agriculture. In her address, she explained that 100 low-performing agricultural districts across India have been identified for implementation of the PMDDKY scheme, aimed at enhancing production, productivity, and achieving self-reliance in pulses under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.

            The program concluded with a live streaming of the nationwide launch of the scheme, which also included the foundation stone laying of over 1,100 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, and initiatives in Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Food Processing Sectors at the National Agriculture Science Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

            All District Heads of Offices of the Agriculture and allied sectors attended the event to mark the nationwide launch.     

            The program was chaired by Rorheu Peseyie, SDO (C), and the Vote of thanks was delivered by Ruopfukuotuo Noudi, ADC Kohima.

(DPRO Kohima)