Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
At the top of the list of agricultural schemes in India is the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, or PMKSY, a centrally funded initiative started by the Government of India in 2015. Its goal is to increase farm output and ensure the efficient use of water resources in the agricultural sector. The scheme's major goal is to increase the area under irrigation and improve water efficiency through various components and interventions.
Have a look at the key objectives of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana:
- Har Khet Ko Pani (Water for Every Field): This agriculture scheme aims to provide assured irrigation to every farm field and ensure the optimal use of available water resources.
- Per Drop More Crop: The focus is on promoting micro-irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation, sprinklers, and precision irrigation to achieve higher water-use efficiency and increase agricultural productivity.
- Convergence of Resources: The scheme emphasizes the convergence of various resources and departments to achieve a comprehensive and holistic approach toward water management and irrigation infrastructure development.