Overview
- Launched: 2015–16
- Focus: Enhance water use efficiency at the farm level through Micro Irrigation (Drip and Sprinkler systems).
- Scheme evolution:
- 2015–16 to 2021–22: Implemented under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).
- Since 2022–23: Implemented under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY).
Key Achievements (2015–16 till date)
| Type of Irrigation | Area Covered (lakh hectares) |
|---|---|
| Drip Irrigation | 46.37 |
| Sprinkler Irrigation | 50.60 |
| Total | 96.97 lakh hectares |
Financial Assistance to Farmers
| Farmer Category | Subsidy (% of unit cost) |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers | 55% |
| Other Farmers | 45% |
Study & Evaluation
- Conducted by: NITI Aayog in 2020
- Key Findings:
- Scheme is highly relevant to national priorities.
- Helps improve on-farm water use efficiency.
- Enhances crop productivity.
- Creates employment opportunities.
- Contributes to overall income enhancement for farmers.
Financial Support (Current Year)
| Scheme | Central Assistance (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| PMRKVY (total) | ₹ 5711.55 crore |
| Out of which, for PDMC scheme alone | ₹ 2232.30 crore |
The PDMC scheme continues to play a pivotal role in promoting micro-irrigation, leading to efficient water use, higher productivity, and better livelihoods for farmers — in alignment with national agricultural and resource management goals.
Source: PIB
