Not yet classifiedPMKSY

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

A national mission to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilization of water resources under the motto of 'More Crop Per Drop'.

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Key Highlights

More Crop Per Drop

Promotes modern drip and sprinkler systems to optimize water use efficiency.

Har Khet Ko Pani

Expands physical access to water for fields through canals and local water bodies.

Component Focus Areas

Focus allocation of funds across different core components of PMKSY

Har Khet Ko Pani (Assured Irrigation)35%

Creating new sources and extending channels to ensure water reach.

Per Drop More Crop (Micro Irrigation)35%

Promoting modern sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.

Watershed Development Component20%

Conserving soil/moisture, harvesting rainwater, and replenishing groundwater.

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits10%

Expediting completion of major and medium irrigation projects.

Who is eligible

  • The farm owner meets the micro-irrigation and watershed eligibility standards.

Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020

Who is not eligible

  • PMKSY benefits are only applicable within Indian states and union territories.

How to apply

  1. Online/Offline Registration

    Register on the state department of agriculture/horticulture portal or via the local extension officer.

  2. Equipment Selection & Survey

    Select approved drip or sprinkler equipment, followed by a land suitability survey by field officers.

  3. Installation & Verification

    System setup by authorized vendors, post-installation verification, and release of subsidy to the account/vendor.

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Additional Details

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is a national flagship mission designed to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilization of water resources in the country. Approved with an outlay of ₹50,000 crore, the primary objectives of the scheme are to attract investments in irrigation systems at the field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet Ko Pani), improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage, and enhance the adoption of precision irrigation technologies (More Crop Per Drop). PMKSY integrates watershed management, micro-irrigation, and water distribution infrastructure under a single collaborative platform.

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