Chandigarh, March 19 – The State Level Sanctioning Committee under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) approved a comprehensive annual action plan of ₹1,122 crore for 2026-27 to strengthen agriculture and allied sectors in Haryana, on Thursday.
The decision was made at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, where officers from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and representatives from various implementing agencies reviewed the progress of schemes and finalized the action plan.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the need for effective implementation, timely utilization of funds, and coordination among departments to ensure that the benefits of the schemes reach farmers at the grassroots level.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed the implementation status of PM-RKVY, Krishonnati Yojana, and the National Mission on Natural Farming.
It was informed that during 2025-26, the Indian government released ₹318.17 crore as the first installment under various components of PM-RKVY, of which ₹240.46 crore has already been utilized, reflecting a utilization rate of more than 75 per cent.
The meeting was also informed that the Indian government has communicated a central share of ₹545.53 crore for the state under PM-RKVY for 2026-27, while the state government will contribute ₹363.69 crore, bringing the total allocation to ₹909.22 crore.
Officials said the action plan aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming practices, improve irrigation efficiency, and strengthen agricultural infrastructure.
A significant portion of the budget has been earmarked for agricultural mechanization and crop residue management, which remain key priorities for the state.
Under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization, an outlay of ₹200 crore has been approved to support farmers in procuring modern agricultural machinery.
Additionally, ₹250 crore has been allocated for crop residue management, including the procurement of machines and awareness programs to promote in-situ management of crop residue and reduce stubble burning.
The committee also approved initiatives aimed at diversifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming practices.
An allocation of ₹110 crore has been approved under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture to expand horticulture activities, develop post-harvest infrastructure, and strengthen marketing facilities.
To promote efficient water use in agriculture, ₹160 crore has been earmarked under the Per Drop More Crop program, while ₹15 crore will be utilized for promoting natural farming practices in the state.