PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

What is PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)?

The PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2015 with the objective of enhancing agricultural productivity by ensuring access to irrigation. It aims to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water, and enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies.

Historical Background

Launched in 2015, the PMKSY consolidated various existing irrigation schemes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. It addresses the critical need for irrigation in Indian agriculture, which is heavily dependent on monsoons.

Key Points

10 points

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Objective: 'Har Khet Ko Pani' (Water to every field) and improving water use efficiency.
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Components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP), Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), and Watershed Development.
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AIBP focuses on completing ongoing irrigation projects.
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HKKP aims to extend irrigation to uncovered areas through minor irrigation and water harvesting.
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PDMC promotes micro-irrigation technologies like drip and sprinkler irrigation.
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Watershed Development focuses on soil and water conservation measures.
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Funding: Centrally sponsored scheme with funding shared between the Centre and States.
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Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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Targets: To bring more area under irrigation and improve water use efficiency by 2022 (revised targets may exist).
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Monitoring: Regular monitoring and evaluation of the scheme's progress.

Visual Insights

Evolution of PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

This timeline illustrates the key milestones and developments in the PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana since its inception.

PMKSY was launched to address the critical need for irrigation in Indian agriculture and improve water use efficiency.

2015PMKSY Launched: 'Har Khet Ko Pani' objective.
2016AIBP component focused on completing ongoing irrigation projects.
2018Emphasis on Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) for micro-irrigation.
2020Integration with Watershed Development component for soil and water conservation.
2022Initial targets set for 2022; review and extension of scheme.
2024Increased focus on participatory irrigation management.
2026Government plans to merge PMKSY with other agriculture schemes, linking funds to state reforms.