The central government is running many schemes for the farmers, but there are some schemes whose information is available to very few farmers. One such important scheme is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). Many farmers know about PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, but awareness about PMKSY is still low. Whereas this scheme plays a big role in saving water in farming, increasing crop production and modernizing farming.

The specialty of this scheme is that its focus is not just on providing water, but on strengthening the idea of ​​providing water to every field and providing drop by drop irrigation. This scheme was started by the Central Government on July 1, 2015 to overcome the shortage of water in agriculture and to promote modern irrigation techniques. Its big goal is more crops, less water and better earnings.

Millions of farmers in India still do farming depending on rain or traditional methods. In such a situation, there is a fear of crop failure due to lack of water. PMKSY has been created to get the farmers out of this problem. Under this scheme, micro-irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler are installed in the fields, which makes more irrigation possible with less water. Besides, the government also provides financial assistance for creating small water sources, saving water and supplying it to the fields. This scheme makes farming self-reliant in terms of water.

Any farmer in the country can take advantage of PMKSY. Only the documents should be correct. Subsidy is given in two categories, small and marginal farmers – 55% subsidy, other farmers – 45% subsidy. This subsidy is given jointly by the central and state governments. In the North-East and Himalayan states, the government provides up to 90% assistance, while in the Union Territories, the entire expenditure is borne by the Central Government.

• Aadhar card
• Ground Paper (7/12, 8-A etc.)
• bank account details
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Electricity connection/pumpset information

• More irrigation with less water.
• Crop production increases.
• The crop survives even in drought conditions.
• Wastage of water stops.
• Heavy subsidy on installation of micro-irrigation systems.
• Cost of farming is low and profit is high.

The government's aim is that modern irrigation technology should reach every farmer and every drop of water should be used properly.

If farmers want to take advantage of this scheme, then the application process is very easy-

• Contact the agriculture office of your village, block or district agriculture department. If desired, farmers can also get information on call center 1800-180-1551.
• Take the application form of the scheme from there.
• Fill the form carefully, attach a passport size photograph and attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
• Submit the completed form to the concerned office.
• Be sure to take a receipt or acknowledgment while submitting the form.
• If the application is approved, the subsidy amount is sent directly to the farmer's bank account through DBT.