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