Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched during the year 2015-16 to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices, etc. The scheme mainly focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through Micro Irrigation (Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation System).
All the farmers of the State & Union Territory are eligible to take the benefits of this scheme.The subsidy payable to the beneficiary will be limited to an overall ceiling of 5 hectares per beneficiary. Financial assistance up to 55% for small & marginal farmers and 45% for other farmers. Indicative cost of drip Irrigation system ranges from Rs. 21643 to Rs. 112237 per hectare depending upon the spacing of drip lateral pipes and land size.
Presentation- Dibyabharati Nayak
