Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was started on July 1, 2015, with the goal of achieving irrigation sector investments at the field level. The plan intends to provide end-to-end irrigation supply chain solutions, including water sources, distribution networks, and farm-level applications. PMKSY focuses not only on developing water sources for guaranteed irrigation but also on constructing protective irrigation by capturing rainwater at the micro-level via ‘Jal Sanchay’ and ‘Jal Sinchan.’ Micro-irrigation is an important element of the strategy to optimize farm-level water usage efficiency.

The overarching aim of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) would be to provide all agricultural fields in the country with access to some form of protected irrigation, allowing them to produce ‘per drop more crop,’ resulting in much-desired rural wealth.

Objectives of Krishi Sinchai Yojana

• Convergence of irrigation investments at the field level (preparation of district level and, if required, sub-district level water use plans).
• Improve physical access to water on the farm and extend cultivable land under guaranteed irrigation (Har Khet ko Pani).
• Water source, distribution, and efficient usage are all integrated to make the greatest use of water through appropriate technology and practices.
• Improve the efficiency of on-farm water usage to decrease waste and improve availability in both duration and extent.
• Increase the use of precision irrigation and other water-saving technology (More crop per drop).
• Improve aquifer recharge and implement long-term water conservation strategies.
• Ensure the integrated development of rainfed regions through the use of the watershed approach to soil and water conservation, groundwater regeneration, runoff prevention, and other NRM operations.
• Encourage farmers and grass-roots field functionaries to participate in extension activities related to water harvesting, water management, and crop alignment.
• Investigate the viability of utilizing treated municipal wastewater for peri-urban agriculture.
• Increase private investment in irrigation.

Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

Farmers are the true beneficiaries of this scheme. There are several qualifying requirements that an applicant must meet in order to participate in the scheme. The following are the PMKSY eligibility criteria: –

• Farmers of any class or division are eligible to participate in the plan.
• It is necessary for farmers to possess the land in order to benefit from the Yojana.
• Members of self-help organizations, trust cooperative societies, and producer farmer groups are able to participate in this program by registering.
• Farmers who cultivate land under a leasing arrangement may also apply for the PM Krishi irrigation project.
• This program is only available to Indian citizens.

Documents Required for the Scheme

Some documents are necessary to participate in the Krishi Sinchai Yojana program. Using this document, applicants can apply for registration online. The documents are as follows:

• Aadhaar Card
• Address Proof
• Caste Certificate
• Domicile Certificate of State
• Passport Sized Photographs
• Mobile Number
• Bank Account Passbook
• Agricultural land Papers
• House Certificate

Scheme Components

PMKSY is made up of six parts. Component specifies the irrigation facility made accessible to farmers under this plan. All of these elements are addressed more below: –