Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop

Details about Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Per Drop More Crop, launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, on 1st July 2015, aims to improve water use efficiency in farming. The scheme promotes the adoption of micro-irrigation techniques such as drip and sprinkler systems. Additionally, it supports water conservation efforts and micro-level water storage to help farmers make the most of water resources.

Objectives:

• Expand micro-irrigation across farms to enhance water efficiency.
• Boost crop productivity and farmers’ income through precise water management.
• Encourage micro-irrigation in water-heavy crops like sugarcane, banana, and cotton.
• Promote fertigation through micro-irrigation systems.
• Focus on water-scarce and drought-prone areas for optimal irrigation solutions.
• Link energy-efficient irrigation systems like tube-well or river-lift projects with micro-irrigation.
• Ensure coordination with ongoing schemes and projects for efficient water use.

Key Features:

• PMKSY aims to create reliable irrigation by capturing rainwater at the micro-level, emphasizing “Jal Sanchay” (water storage) and “Jal Sinchan” (water irrigation).
• Micro-irrigation is a core part of the scheme, ensuring that every drop of water is efficiently used at the farm level.
• The scheme has four components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), Har Khet Ko Pani, and Watershed Development.
• The State Agriculture Department or a designated nodal department handles the implementation of “Per Drop More Crop.”

This initiative not only helps to increase agricultural production but also creates employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers, especially for the installation and maintenance of micro-irrigation systems.

Benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop

1. Financial Assistance for Farmers: Farmers receive financial support to install micro-irrigation systems like drip or sprinkler irrigation, which helps maximize water use efficiency.
2. Flexible Installation: Farmers can either install the irrigation system themselves or choose from approved Micro Irrigation companies for professional installation.
3. Subsidy Structure: Small and marginal farmers receive a 55% subsidy, while other farmers get 45%. This subsidy is jointly provided by the Central and State Governments in a 60:40 ratio (90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan states). Union Territories receive 100% funding from the Central Government.
4. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Financial assistance is transferred directly to the farmers’ bank accounts, ensuring timely and hassle-free payments.
5. Additional Support: Farmers can benefit from water harvesting structures, water-lifting devices, and farm pond digging, both at individual and community levels, to improve irrigation and water storage under the “Other Interventions” of the scheme.

What is the eligibility criteria for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop?

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. All the farmers of the State & Union Territory are eligible to take the benefits of this scheme.
3. The subsidy payable to the beneficiary will be limited to an overall ceiling of 5 hectares per beneficiary.
4. Note 01: The beneficiary has to purchase only BIS-marked systems/components under the scheme.
5. Note 02: The scheme is to be implemented through the mechanism of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Aadhaar details of the beneficiary are required to access the benefit of the programme.

How to apply for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop?

1. The farmers, based on the requirement of their field & region, may contact their Block/District Agriculture Office through their respective Gram Panchayat.
2. Further, the farmer may also contact the Agriculture Officer of their Block/District or call Kisan Call Centre (Toll-Free No. 1800-180-1551).
3. The farmers may approach the concerned authority and request/collect an application form for the scheme.
4. In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
5. Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the designated receiving authority.
6. Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the receiving authority.

What are the documents required to apply for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop?

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Bank Account Details
3. Address proof
4. Passport size photograph
5. Caste Certificate (If applicable)
6. Proof of Agriculture land documents
7. Domicile Certificate of State/UT

Source and References

• Guidelines
• Official Website