Government Schemes and Policy · 30 July 2026

Maharashtra Becomes First State To Qualify For Second RKVY Installment

Exam-focused facts from the 30 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare initiated the release of the second installment of ₹335 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) for Maharashtra.
  • Maharashtra became the first state in India to qualify for the second RKVY installment by utilizing over 75% (approximately ₹260 crore) of the first installment within the prescribed timeline.
  • The first installment of ₹335 crore had already been released to Maharashtra under the RKVY scheme.
  • The review meeting also discussed the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) programme.

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