The “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana” (PMKSY) is a program that intends to give irrigation infrastructure to every land in India. The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation, and Farmers Welfare, which falls under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is the government agency irrigation facilities responsible for carrying out PMKSY.
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana’s main goals are to increase the nation’s water use efficiency and guarantee agricultural users have access to water. Its main objectives are to promote sustainable water management techniques in agriculture and increase irrigation facilities coverage.
The PMKSY’s main attributes and objectives are as follows:
Expanded irrigation: PMKSY seeks to quicken the speed of irrigation facilities development in India by providing funding for the construction of new irrigation infrastructure, such as the building of dams, canals, and other structures.
Watershed development: The plan encourages integrated watershed management for the preservation of soil and water. By implementing watershed development projects, it seeks to improve soil moisture retention, groundwater recharge, and rainwater harvesting.
Micro-irrigation: PMKSY encourages the use of methods like drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation for micro-irrigation. Micro-irrigation systems are installed with financial assistance, assisting in the efficient use of water, lowering water waste, and enhancing agricultural output.
