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Agriculture
Umaria district secures 3rd place nationwide in PM's Dhan-Dhan scheme; collector honored
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh clinched third rank across India under the Prime Minister's Dhan‑Dhan agriculture scheme, and was recognized in New Delhi where Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan presented a commendation letter to Collector Rakhī Sahay.
Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh has been placed third among all districts in India under the Prime Minister's Dhan‑Dhan agriculture scheme, a program aimed at boosting farm productivity and farmer incomes.
The achievement was formally acknowledged in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan handed a commendation letter to the district's collector, Rakhī Sahay. The ceremony highlighted the district's effective implementation of the scheme's initiatives, including seed distribution, soil health monitoring and farmer training.
Minister Chauhan praised the concerted efforts of the district administration and local farmers, noting that Umaria's performance sets a benchmark for other regions. He urged continued focus on sustainable practices to sustain the gains.
The recognition comes as the central government prepares to review the scheme's impact nationwide, with Umaria likely to feature as a case study for best practices in agricultural development.
The achievement was formally acknowledged in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan handed a commendation letter to the district's collector, Rakhī Sahay. The ceremony highlighted the district's effective implementation of the scheme's initiatives, including seed distribution, soil health monitoring and farmer training.
Minister Chauhan praised the concerted efforts of the district administration and local farmers, noting that Umaria's performance sets a benchmark for other regions. He urged continued focus on sustainable practices to sustain the gains.
The recognition comes as the central government prepares to review the scheme's impact nationwide, with Umaria likely to feature as a case study for best practices in agricultural development.