The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2025-26, aiming to improve water use efficiency among farmers. The government aims to create robust backend infrastructure for micro-irrigation systems, particularly using pressurized underground pipelines.
According to the government, these improvements will help enhance agricultural productivity, increase farm incomes, and make the irrigation ecosystem more sustainable in the long term. Based on the outcomes and learnings from these pilots, the government will launch a full-scale National Plan for Command Area Development and Water Management starting April 2026, aligning with the 16th Finance Commission period.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak