The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is the Central Government’s irrigation scheme, launched on 1 July 2015. Its motto is Har Khet Ko Pani (water for every field) and Per Drop More Crop (more crop per drop of water). Its Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) component, run by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), gives assistance for on-farm micro-irrigation — drip and sprinkler systems. Since 2022-23 it runs under the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY).
How much subsidy is given
On the cost of a micro-irrigation system, small and marginal farmers (up to 2 hectares) get 55% assistance and other farmers get 45% — combined Centre and State assistance, shared 60:40 in most states. It is calculated on the official cost norms — if the quotation is higher, the farmer pays the extra amount. Some states add a top-up subsidy from their own budget, so the final percentage can vary by state.
Which systems are covered
The scheme covers drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, micro-sprinklers and portable sprinklers, plus some water-lifting devices and water-storage works linked to the system. Drip and sprinkler systems save water and raise yields — especially useful where water is scarce or groundwater is falling. In Haryana, where paddy farming uses a lot of water, switching to micro-irrigation is slowly becoming necessary.
Who can get it and what are the limits
Farmers in all States and Union Territories are eligible — the land-owning farmer, and on some conditions a farmer cultivating leased land too. One farmer can take the assistance for up to 5 hectares. Land on which it has already been taken once cannot get it again for 7 years. Farmer groups — such as a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), a cooperative society or a Self-Help Group — installing systems together in a cluster get 55% assistance for every member, whatever each member’s land size.
How to apply
Applications go through the State Agriculture Department or Horticulture Department — in Haryana, farmers should contact their district agriculture or horticulture officer. Details can also be seen on the pmksy.gov.in portal and the State agriculture portal. The application needs Aadhaar, land records or the lease agreement, a bank passbook and a quotation for the system. Install the system only after approval — a system already installed does not get the assistance. After installation and verification, the subsidy comes directly into the bank account (DBT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much subsidy is given on drip systems under Per Drop More Crop?
A: Small and marginal farmers get 55% and other farmers 45% assistance — calculated on the official cost norms.
Q2: How much land can one farmer cover under this benefit?
A: Up to 5 hectares. The same land cannot get the assistance again for 7 years.
Q3: Can a farmer cultivating leased land apply?
A: Yes — on some conditions, a farmer cultivating leased land is also eligible; the lease agreement must be submitted with the application.
Q4: When is the subsidy paid — before or after installing the system?
A: Apply first and get approval, then install the system. After installation and verification, the subsidy comes directly into the bank account.
Useful links
- PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana official portal: https://pmksy.gov.in/
- Per Drop More Crop on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmksypdmc
- Next Action: see all 726 Central Government schemes — /english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
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