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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) - Per Drop More Crop

Subsidy for drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation systems to improve water-use efficiency on farms.

About this scheme

PMKSY follows the principle of 'Har Khet Ko Paani' and 'more crop per drop'. The Per Drop More Crop component, implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, funds micro-irrigation systems (drip and sprinkler) and other water-saving interventions such as farm ponds, secondary storage and precision water management. The Micro Irrigation Fund with NABARD provides states additional resources to top up subsidy. Other PMKSY components cover Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and Watershed Development.

Benefits

55% subsidy on micro-irrigation systems for small and marginal farmers
45% subsidy for other farmers
Additional top-up subsidy provided by many state governments
Water saving of 30-50% and fertiliser saving through fertigation
Higher yield and reduced labour and power costs

Who can apply

All categories of farmers with a valid land record and an assured water source
Land must be owned or leased for at least seven years
Assistance limited to 5 hectares per beneficiary per scheme cycle
Repeat assistance on the same land only after seven years

Documents required

Aadhaar card
Land record (khasra/khatauni)
Bank passbook
Water source certificate or bore-well proof
Soil health card where required
Quotation and bill from the empanelled supplier

How to apply

1Register on the state horticulture or agriculture department portal
2Select an empanelled micro-irrigation system supplier
3Submit land documents and get pre-installation inspection done
4Install the system and obtain a joint inspection report
5Subsidy is released to the farmer's bank account through DBT

Important dates

Application window: Open year-round subject to annual state targets

Available in: All India

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