PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

प्रधानमंत्री कृषि सिंचाई योजना

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Rural Development

💰 Benefit: 55% subsidy on drip/sprinkler

iAbout This Scheme

Ensuring irrigation access to every farm field ('Har Khet Ko Pani') and improving water use efficiency ('More Crop Per Drop') through convergence of existing irrigation schemes with ₹50,000 crore outlay.

🎁Key Benefits

Extension of irrigation coverage to un-irrigated farm land
Subsidy on micro-irrigation (drip/sprinkler): 55% for small/marginal, 45% for others
Water source creation (wells, check dams, lift irrigation)
AIBP (Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme) for completing pending projects
Watershed development for rain-fed agriculture

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Any farmer wanting to install drip/sprinkler irrigation
2
Subsidy through state agriculture / horticulture departments
3
Priority to small and marginal farmers

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📝How to Apply

Apply at State Agriculture Dept

Apply through state agriculture or horticulture department for micro-irrigation subsidy.

Verification & Approval

Field verification by block agriculture officer. Subsidy approval issued.

Install Micro-Irrigation System

Purchase from empanelled vendor. Installation verified by official.

Subsidy Disbursement

Subsidy credited to farmer's bank account after installation.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana?

PMKSY provides irrigation infrastructure from source to field under the motto 'Har Khet Ko Paani, More Crop Per Drop'. It covers micro-irrigation, watershed development, and Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP).

How do farmers benefit from PMKSY?

Farmers get subsidised drip/sprinkler systems (55% for small/marginal farmers), canal-fed irrigation, and watershed development for rainfed areas, reducing dependence on groundwater.

Required Documents

Land ownership document (Khasra/7-12)
Aadhaar Card
Bank account passbook
Quotation from empanelled drip/sprinkler vendor

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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