Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

• The Jharkhand government has formed a four-member panel to conduct a “high-level investigation” into “widespread irregularities” in the implementation of “Per Drop More Crop” , a key element of the Centre’s ambitious Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.

ABOUT THE SCHEME

• The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop” was launched by the Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India on 1st July 2015.
• The scheme mainly focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through Micro Irrigation (Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation System). Besides, it also supports micro-level water storage, and water conservation/management activities (Other Interventions) to supplement source creation for Micro Irrigation.
• PMKSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Core Scheme). Centre- States will be 60:40 per cent. In the case of the north-eastern region and hilly states, it will be 90:10.

OBJECTIVES:

• Increase the area under micro irrigation technologies to enhance water use efficiency in the country.
• Increase the productivity of crops and income of farmers through precision water management.
• Promote micro-irrigation technologies in water-intensive/consuming crops like sugarcane, banana, cotton, etc., and give adequate focus to extend the coverage of field crops under micro-irrigation technologies.
• Make potential use of micro irrigation systems for promoting fertigation.
• Promote micro-irrigation technologies in water-scarce, water-stressed, and critical groundwater blocks/districts.

COMPONENTS OF SCHEME

• Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP):
  • It aims for financial support to irrigation projects.
  • The inclusion criteria have been relaxed for projects under tribal and drought-prone areas.
• Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP):
  • It aims for the enhancement of physical access on the farm and the expansion of cultivable areas under assured irrigation.
  • It consists of four sub-components, being Command Area Development & Water Management (CAD&WM), Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI), Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies, and Ground Water (GW) Development component.