OBJECTIVE OF DOUBLING FARMER INCOME TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT AND POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL INTERVENTIONS: ECONOMIC SURVEY

• The Economic Survey 2025-26 reiterates that the policy objective of doubling farmers' income (DFI) is to be pursued through productivity gains plus market, credit, insurance and institutional reforms.
• Frames the strategy around four pillars: inputs/technology, income support (PM-KISAN), market access, and insurance (PMFBY).
• High-yield UPSC area — converges Budget 2025-26 announcements (PM-DDKY, Pulses Mission) with agri-policy and the older Ashok Dalwai Committee DFI roadmap.