Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to develop a complete irrigation supply chain, water resources, distribution network and farm-level application solutions to achieve the target of providing water for every farm. The scheme was conceptualized on 1st July, 2015 after the cabinet approval.
Four major components of PMKSY |
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Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) |
Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) |
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) |
Watershed Development (WD) |
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)
Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) is introduced under Ministry of Water Resources to focus on faster completion of ongoing Irrigation (both Major and Medium) including National Projects.
2. PMKSY – Har Khet Ko Pani
Minor Irrigation: PMKSY – Har Khet Ko Pani focused on creating new source of water through Minor Irrigation both surface and ground water.
3. PMKSY – Per Drop More Crop
4. PMKSY – Watershed Development
PMKSY – Watershed Development programmes introduced for effective management of runoff water and improved soil & moisture conservation activities such as ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, rain water harvesting, in-situ moisture conservation and other allied activities on watershed basis.
Present Status: Ensured rainwater harvesting through ‘Jal Sanchay’ and ‘Jal Sinchan’ by micro-water storage construction.
Challenges: Overlapping of powers and jurisdiction between Ministries of government.
Ways to Improve: Take into account a comprehensive and holistic view of the entire “water cycle” of India