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PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Per Drop More Crop (PMKSY-PDMC)

Micro-irrigation incentive program providing 45% to 55% capital financial assistance for installing water-saving drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.

Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Beneficiary Sector
Farmers & Agriculture
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Financial assistance for installation of micro-irrigation systems: 55% of indicative unit cost for Small and Marginal Farmers; 45% of indicative unit cost for Other Farmers. Subsidies cover drip irrigation (online and inline), micro-sprinklers, mini-sprinklers, and portable/semi-permanent sprinkler systems. Assistance is capped at 5 hectares per beneficiary. Reduces water consumption by 30%–50%, electricity by 20%–40%, and increases crop productivity by 20%–40%. Additional top-ups available in several States.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹4,000 Crore (Union Budget FY 2024-25 allocation under PMKSY)

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

83+ Lakh hectares covered under micro-irrigation

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Minimum 18 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:farmer, cultivator, landholder
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all, SC, ST, Women
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

All categories of farmers owning cultivable land or holding registered lease of minimum 7 years. Must possess an assured water source capable of operating micro-irrigation equipment. Beneficiary restriction: subsidy available once every 7 years for the same land parcel.

Required Documents Checklist

  • ✓
    Aadhaar Card of farmerMandatory

    Mandatory identity verification.

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    Land Ownership Record (RoR / Khatauni / Jamabandi)Mandatory

    Proof of cultivable landholding.

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    Proof of Assured Water Source (Electricity bill / Borewell certificate)Mandatory

    Establishing functional water availability.

  • ✓
    Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account PassbookMandatory

    For subsidy DBT credit.

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    Caste Certificate (for SC/ST farmers)Optional / Supporting

    For priority processing and state top-up subsidies.

How to Apply

1. Apply through the State Micro-Irrigation Portal or state Agriculture/Horticulture Department portal (linked with national https://perdropmorecrop.gov.in). 2. Enter farmer Aadhaar number, land record details (Khasra/Khatauni), and bank account information. 3. Select crop type, farm area, and preferred micro-irrigation technology (drip or sprinkler). 4. Select registered MI manufacturing vendor from the empaneled list. 5. Vendor conducts field survey, prepares farm layout design and cost estimate. 6. Horticulture/Agriculture officer inspects and issues administrative work order. 7. Vendor installs system; joint physical verification and geotagging conducted. 8. Financial subsidy credited directly via DBT to the farmer or to the vendor upon farmer written consent.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: perdropmorecrop.gov.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

What is the subsidy percentage for small and marginal farmers under PDMC?

Small and marginal farmers (holding up to 2 hectares) receive 55% of the indicative unit cost as financial assistance, while other farmers receive 45%.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the maximum land area for which micro-irrigation subsidy is provided?

Assistance under PMKSY-PDMC is limited to a maximum ceiling of 5 hectares per beneficiary farmer family.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can a farmer apply again after a few years?

A beneficiary farmer can avail subsidy on the same land parcel once every 7 years.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Lack of assured water source (well/borewell/canal outlet); farm area exceeding 5 hectares ceiling; applicant already availed micro-irrigation subsidy on the same land parcel within the last 7 years.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-09-16initial_verificationBaseline verification of PMKSY-PDMC operational guidelines, 55% small-farmer subsidy norm, and 7-year replacement cycle.Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Open throughout the year (Seasonal intake per State guidelines)

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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Natural Resource Management Division, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001

Helpline: 011-23382444 / 1800-180-1551 (Kisan Call Centre)

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-16 against official government documentation.

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