About the Scheme
PMKSY provides end-to-end solutions for water use efficiency in agriculture under the motto "Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop". Four components: AIBP (irrigation projects), PMKSY-HKKP (Har Khet Ko Pani), PMKSY-WDC (watershed), PMKSY-Microirrigation. Budget: ₹93,068 crore (2021-26). 22+ lakh hectares brought under new irrigation.
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers in rain-fed areas; irrigation beneficiaries; 22+ lakh ha new irrigated area
Key Features
- Four components: AIBP (accelerated irrigation benefits), HKKP (Har Khet Ko Pani), WDC (watershed), Microirrigation
- Budget: ₹93,068 crore for 2021-26; 100% central funding for AIBP ERM projects
- 22+ lakh hectares new irrigated area created
- AIBP: 60 incomplete major/medium irrigation projects; 14.95 lakh ha potential created
- Microirrigation (drip + sprinkler): 55+ lakh ha covered; saves 40-50% water
- Per Drop More Crop: microirrigation fund of ₹5,000 crore with NABARD
- PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana covers both surface and groundwater irrigation