Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major agricultural schemes with a combined outlay of Rs 35,440 crore to boost production of pulses and improve the farm sector growth in 100 low-performing districts of the country.

Modi launched the schemes — Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses — during a special event at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute here. He said the schemes were designed to transform the lives of crores of farmers, reduce dependence on imports and increase exports.

The Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, aims to boost agricultural productivity, and encourage crop diversification and sustainable practices. It also seeks to enhance post-harvest storage at panchayat

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