Rajasthan receives ₹340.59 crore and Telangana ₹265.12 crore under PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana for 2026–27.
The Centre has approved financial allocations totalling ₹605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) for 2026–27.
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the allocations during a virtual meeting with Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena and Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Secretary Atish Chandra and senior officials from the Centre and the two states also participated.
Rajasthan Gets ₹340.59 Crore
Rajasthan has been allocated ₹340.59 crore, comprising ₹216.12 crore under PM-RKVY and ₹124.47 crore under Krishonnati Yojana.
The Project Approval Committee (PAC) had earlier approved Rajasthan’s annual action plan of ₹849.37 crore for 2026–27, including a Central share of ₹509.62 crore. A first Mother Sanction of ₹216.13 crore was issued on May 4.
The state has subsequently reported expenditure of ₹164.39 crore, representing 76.06% of the sanctioned amount.
Chouhan asked the Rajasthan government to focus on comprehensive agricultural development and review the status of Kisan Credit Cards, with an emphasis on ensuring timely and easier access to institutional credit for farmers.
Telangana Allocated ₹265.12 Crore
Telangana has received an allocation of ₹265.12 crore, including ₹157.66 crore under PM-RKVY and ₹107.46 crore under Krishonnati Yojana.
The PAC had approved an annual action plan of ₹651.06 crore for Telangana, including a Central share of ₹390.63 crore. The first Mother Sanction of ₹157.65 crore was issued on May 12.
The state has recorded expenditure of ₹96.05 crore, equivalent to 60.93% of the sanctioned amount.
Chouhan appreciated Telangana’s new model for Farmer ID and fertiliser distribution, observing that the system could help make agricultural services more transparent and effective. He also highlighted relatively slower expenditure under the Oilseeds and Pulses Missions and called for regular monitoring.
According to the government, the latest allocations are intended to support timely implementation of agricultural programmes through better coordination between the Centre and states. The funds are expected to support areas including agricultural infrastructure, productivity improvement, input support and farmer welfare.