Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) completed a decade on 1 July 2026, having created or restored irrigation potential across 24.61 million hectares and benefited over 27 million farmers since 2016–17.
Scheme Architecture
- Components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP), Watershed Development, Per Drop More Crop (PDMC).
- Objective: Expand irrigation coverage and improve water-use efficiency at farm level.
- M‑CADWM: Modernisation of Command Area Development & Water Management approved 2025–26 with initial outlay ₹1,600 crore.
Key Outcomes (2016–17 to 2026)
- Irrigation potential: 24.61 million hectares created or restored.
- Farmer reach: Over 27 million farmers benefited.
- PDMC coverage: 110.92 lakh hectares under micro‑irrigation (drip and sprinkler).
- AIBP status (as of 8 May 2026): 71 of 123 projects completed; 2,940.97 thousand hectares potential created.
- CADWM progress (as of 5 May 2026): 23.39 lakh hectares developed against 45.36 lakh hectares target.
Finance and Incentives
- Central assistance: >₹64,407 crore to PMKSY since 2016–17.
- Budget 2026–27: Allocation of ₹6,587 crore for irrigation expansion and sustainable water management.
- Programme outlay: PMKSY continued for 2021–26 with overall outlay ₹93,068.56 crore.
- PDMC subsidy: 55% subsidy for small/marginal farmers; 45% for others; supported by Micro Irrigation Fund (NABARD).
Technical Impacts
- Water management: Emphasis on rainwater harvesting, ‘Jal Sanchay’ and ‘Jal Sinchan’ for farm‑level distribution.
- Productivity and savings: Sprinkler use raised yields by ~25–30% and cut water, electricity, labour and fertiliser use by nearly 50%.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Administrative control: Implemented by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
- Micro Irrigation Fund: Operated by NABARD to catalyse PDMC investments.