Scheme Details and Objectives
Scheme Name: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Launch Year: 2015
Motto: “Har Khet Ko Pani” (Water to Every Field) and “Per Drop More Crop.”
Main Objectives:
- Irrigation Expansion: To increase the area under assured irrigation (cultivable area with reliable water access).
- Water Use Efficiency: To improve on-farm water efficiency and reduce water wastage in agriculture.
- Modernization: To promote and incentivize the adoption of precision irrigation technologies like Drip and Sprinkler systems.
- Water Conservation: To encourage sustainable water conservation practices, including rainwater harvesting and watershed development.
Key Component: ‘Per Drop More Crop’ (PDMC)
The most relevant component for individual farmers is the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ (PDMC) component, implemented by the Department of Agriculture:
- Focus: Providing subsidy for installing Micro Irrigation systems (Drip and Sprinkler).
- Subsidy Limit: Assistance is limited to a maximum of 5 hectares (12.35 acres) per beneficiary.
- Subsidy Rate (General):
- Small and Marginal Farmers: Up to 55% subsidy.
- Other Farmers: Up to 45% subsidy.
- (Note: State governments often provide additional top-up subsidies, increasing the total benefit significantly.)
How to Apply (General Process)
Since PMKSY is a central scheme, the application process is handled through the respective State Agriculture Departments or dedicated online portals (like MahaDBT in Maharashtra).
- Online Portal: Visit the State’s dedicated farmer scheme portal (e.g., mahadbtmahait.gov.in).
- Registration: Register as a new applicant using your Aadhaar number and create a profile.
- Profile Details: Fill in all mandatory personal details, bank account information (must be Aadhaar-linked), and land records (like 7/12 or land passbook details).
- Scheme Selection: Navigate to the Agriculture Schemes section and apply under the “PMKSY – Micro Irrigation” component.
- Verification: The application is verified by local agricultural and district authorities.
- Installation & Claim: Upon approval/pre-sanction, the farmer purchases and installs the system from an authorized dealer, and then submits the invoice to claim the subsidy, which is transferred via DBT.
