Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme: PMKSY 2023

Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichai Yojana | Subsidy for Irrigation Equipment | Online Registration & Application

The Prime Minister of our country, Shri Narendra Modi, launched the Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme to help farmers to receive a subsidy for irrigation equipment. Water will be saved, as will labour and money. Farmers will be able to irrigate their fields. In this article, we will provide you with all the information about PMKSY 2023. So, continue reading!

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Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme

As you are aware, water is required for irrigation in the fields. The fields of the farmers may ruin if crops are not properly watered. This problem will be solved under PMKSY 2023, and farmers will be provided with water for cultivation. Benefits will also be provided to members of self-help groups, trusts, cooperative societies, incorporated companies, groups of productive farmers, and members of other eligible institutions under this scheme.

The central government has set aside Rs 50,000 crore for the Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme 2023. The Cabinet Committee has decided to extend the PMKSY for another five years until 2026 at Economic Affairs meeting. The total expenditure is expected to be Rs 93068 crore. The expansion of this scheme will benefit approximately 22 lakh farmers, 2.5 lahks of whom are Scheduled Castes and 2 lakhs are Scheduled Tribes.

Overview of the PMKSY 2023

Scheme Name	Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme
Initiated By	PM Narendra Modi
Beneficiary	Farmers of the Country
Official Website	http://pmksy.gov.in/

The Objective of the Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme

Under the PM Agriculture Irrigation Scheme, water will be supplied to every farm to increase crop yields in the country. And, it greatly emphasises maximising water resource utilisation to prevent damage caused by subsequent drought impulses. This allows farmers to make better use of available resources while increasing yields. Also, the income of the farmers will rise.

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana will raise the living standards of the country’s farmers. Capacity building, training, and awareness campaigns, including low-cost publications, the use of Pico projectors, and low-cost films, to encourage the use of potential water sources through technological, agricultural, and management practices such as community irrigation.

Benefits of the Prime Minister Agriculture Irrigation Scheme

The government will subsidise irrigation equipment under this scheme to provide a sufficient amount of water to farmers cultivating the country for irrigation in their fields.
To address water scarcity, the PMKSY allows farmers to irrigate their crops.
This scheme will benefit farmers in the country who own cultivable land and water resources.
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana will result in agricultural expansion and increased productivity, resulting in total economic development.
The centre will fund 75% of the scheme, with the state government covering the remaining 25%.
Farmers benefit from irrigation schemes such as drip and sprinkler irrigation as a result of this.
Using the new equipment system will save 40%-50% of the water while also increasing agricultural production and quality by 35%-40%.

Component of the PMKSY

Convergence with MNREGA
Water Shed
Per drop More Crop other interventions
Per Drop More Crop Micro Irrigation
Water to every Field
AIBP

Apply for the Pradhan Mantri Agriculture Irrigation Scheme

Visit the official website.

On the home page, click on the “Krishi Sinchai Yojana”
You will get the details, please read carefully before applying.
Next, you will get a form.
Fill out the form, and upload the documents asked for.
Submit and take a printout of a copy for future reference.

View MIS Report	Document/Plan Viewing Process	Circular Download Process
Go to the Official website. You can see the option “MIS Report” on the top of the homepage. Click on it and enter the asked information. Next, click on the “View” option.	Go to the Official website. You can see the option “Document/Plan” on the top of the homepage. Click on it to get a PDF file. Open it to get all the information.	Go to the Official website. You can see the option “Circular” on the top of the homepage. Click on it to get a PDF file. Open it to get all the information.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying this Scheme

Farmers must own agricultural land to benefit from this programme.
Farmers of all nationalities will be eligible recipients of this programme.
Self-help groups, trusts, cooperative societies, incorporated companies, members of producer farmers’ groups, and other eligible institutions will also receive benefits under the PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
Institutions and beneficiaries who have farmed the land under a lease agreement for at least seven years will be eligible for PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana benefits.
Contract farming is another source of this eligibility.

Required Documents for PMKSY

Aadhaar Card of the applicant
Identity Card
Farmer’s Land Papers
Deposit of Land (Copy of Farm)
Bank Account Passbook
Passport Size Photo
Mobile Number

Features of PM Krishi Sichai Yojana

PMKSY will make water available for irrigation in all fields.
Under this scheme, the government will receive water sources such as water harvesting, groundwater development, and so on.
If the farmer purchases irrigation equipment, they will receive a subsidy.
PM Agriculture Irrigation Yojana will save both time and money.
The government will also promote drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation through this scheme.
If crops receive the proper type of irrigation, their yield will increase.
This scheme is open to all farmers who have their own farms and water source.
Apart from that, contract farmers and cooperative members can benefit from this scheme.
The PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana can also benefit from self-help groups.
Under this scheme, the government will provide an 80% to 90% subsidy on irrigation equipment purchases.

Contact Details

Visit the official website, and you can see the “Contact” option at the top of the homepage. Click on it to get all the contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the motto of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana?

The PMKSY was implemented with the motto “Har Khet Ko Paani” to expand the cultivated area with assured irrigation, reduce water waste, and improve water use efficiency.

2) What schemes are combined under PMKSY?

PMKSY has several schemes, including the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (RD&GR), the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), and The On-Farm Water Management (OFWM) of the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation.

3) What is the Micro-Irrigation fund?

As part of its mission to increase agricultural production and farmers’ income, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has established a fund of 5000 crores that will give the money to states at a reduced rate of interest to support micro-irrigation.