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Maharashtra First State to Qualify for Second Installment of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 08:19 PM
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Maharashtra has become the first state in India to qualify for the second installment of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, a central scheme aimed at boosting agricultural productivity.
Maharashtra has become the first state in India to qualify for the second installment of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), a central scheme designed to enhance agricultural productivity and farmer welfare.
The RKVY, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, provides financial assistance to states for implementing various agricultural and allied projects. Maharashtra’s successful qualification marks a significant milestone for the state’s agricultural development plans.
The state government has welcomed the decision, noting that the additional funding will support a range of initiatives, from irrigation and farm mechanization to crop diversification and value addition. The approval is expected to benefit thousands of farmers across Maharashtra.
The central government will soon disburse the second installment, and the state is preparing to allocate the funds to approved projects under its RKVY roadmap. The move is seen as a boost to Maharashtra’s agricultural sector and a positive signal for other states aiming to secure similar funding.
The RKVY, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, provides financial assistance to states for implementing various agricultural and allied projects. Maharashtra’s successful qualification marks a significant milestone for the state’s agricultural development plans.
The state government has welcomed the decision, noting that the additional funding will support a range of initiatives, from irrigation and farm mechanization to crop diversification and value addition. The approval is expected to benefit thousands of farmers across Maharashtra.
The central government will soon disburse the second installment, and the state is preparing to allocate the funds to approved projects under its RKVY roadmap. The move is seen as a boost to Maharashtra’s agricultural sector and a positive signal for other states aiming to secure similar funding.