Cabinet Approves Implementation of PMKSY

• 18 Dec 2021

Recently, the Union government approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) till 2026 — a move expected to help fund irrigation projects that will increase water supply across northern India.

• As a part of the scheme, Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Watershed Development and Har Khet ko Paani (HKKP) components have been extended for 2021-26.

About PMKSY

• It was launched in 2015 as an umbrella scheme that provides central grants to the State Governments for specific activities.
• Implementing Agency: Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Rural Development

Aim

• To provide assured irrigation to cultivated areas.
• To reduce wastage of water and improve water-use efficiency.

Components

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)

• Implementation: Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Aim: It provides financial support to irrigation projects.

Watershed Development

• Implementation: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development
• Aim: To regenerate ground water.

Per Drop More Crop

• Implementation: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
• Aim: Promoting efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices.