Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) 2026: Budget, Components and Latest Updates

Central government launched Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) on 1 July 2015 to expand assured irrigation and improve water use efficiency on farms. The scheme works on two main ideas: Har Khet Ko Pani (water for every field) and Per Drop More Crop (more crop per drop). It is a centrally sponsored scheme run jointly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the Department of Land Resources.

PMKSY has now completed more than 10 years of work. As per the latest official data, the scheme has benefited over 27 million farmers and created or restored irrigation potential across 24.61 million hectares. Central assistance given to the scheme has crossed ₹64,000 crore since 2016-17. Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹6,587 crore to PMKSY to expand irrigation, improve water use efficiency, and support sustainable water management.

What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana is an umbrella scheme that brings together several irrigation and water conservation programs under one roof. The main aims of the scheme are given below.

• Convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level so that different departments work together on the same goal.
• Expand cultivable area under assured irrigation so more farmland gets a reliable water source.
• Improve on-farm water use efficiency to cut down wastage of water.
• Encourage the use of water saving technologies under the More Crop Per Drop approach.
• Recharge aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices.
• Attract more private investment in precision irrigation systems.

Merging of Previous Schemes in PMKSY

PMKSY was formed by bringing together three ongoing schemes into a single umbrella program.

• Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD and GR).
• Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of the Department of Land Resources (DoLR).
• On Farm Water Management (OFWM) of the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC).

PMKSY Budget and Extension

PMKSY was approved for continuation for 2021-26 with an overall outlay of ₹93,068.56 crore, including ₹37,454 crore of central assistance to states. The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹6,587 crore to PMKSY for irrigation expansion, water use efficiency, and sustainable water management. This is lower than the ₹8,260 crore allocated in Budget 2025-26.

Under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), the central government is working to create additional irrigation potential and complete ongoing major and medium irrigation projects. The approved Watershed Development component of the Department of Land Resources covers 49.5 lakh hectares of rainfed and degraded land.

PMKSY Programme Architecture

PMKSY follows a decentralized State level planning and projectized execution structure. It allows states to draw up their own irrigation development plans based on the District Irrigation Plan (DIP) and State Irrigation Plan (SIP). It works as a convergence platform for all water sector activities, including drinking water and sanitation, MGNREGA, and application of science and technology. A State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) chaired by the Chief Secretary of the state oversees implementation and sanctions projects.

Supervision and Monitoring of PMKSY

PMKSY is supervised and monitored by an Inter-Ministerial National Steering Committee (NSC) under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, with Union Ministers from the concerned ministries as members. A National Executive Committee (NEC) under the chairmanship of the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog oversees programme implementation, allocation of resources, inter-ministerial coordination, monitoring and performance assessment.

PMKSY Components

PMKSY combines irrigation expansion with water use efficiency through four main components that cover the full irrigation value chain. The details of each component are given below.

Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)

AIBP is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and focuses on faster completion of ongoing major and medium irrigation projects, including national projects. Since 2016-17, it has received ₹21,023 crore in central assistance and benefited 17.30 million farmers. It is the largest PMKSY component by beneficiary coverage.

In 2025-26, the government approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of PMKSY-AIBP with an initial outlay of ₹1,600 crore. It delivers water from major and medium irrigation projects through pressurized piped and micro-irrigation systems.

PMKSY - Har Khet Ko Pani

PMKSY (Har Khet Ko Pani) is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and focuses on creating new water sources through minor irrigation, both surface and groundwater. Since the start, 3,462 Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) and Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) schemes have been completed. It has created 5.93 lakh hectares of irrigation potential, while groundwater interventions added 88.55 thousand hectares of irrigation coverage.

• Creation of new water sources through minor irrigation, both surface and groundwater.
• Repair, restoration and renovation of water bodies, and strengthening the carrying capacity of traditional water sources.
• Command area development and creation of a distribution network from the source to the farm.
• Improvement in water management and distribution systems for water bodies to use the available source to its full capacity.
• Diversion of water from areas where it is plenty to nearby water scarce areas, and lift irrigation from water bodies and rivers.
• Creation and rejuvenation of traditional water storage systems like Jal Mandir (Gujarat), Khatri and Kuhl (Himachal Pradesh), Zabo (Nagaland), Eri and Ooranis (Tamil Nadu), Dongs (Assam), and Katas and Bandhas (Odisha and Madhya Pradesh).

PMKSY - Watershed Development

PMKSY (Watershed) is implemented by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. The government allowed its continuation as WDC-PMKSY 2.0 for 2021-26 with a physical target of 49.5 lakh hectares and a central financial outlay of ₹8,134 crore. Since 2016-17, it has received ₹12,432.09 crore in central assistance and benefited 1.34 million farmers.

• Water harvesting structures such as check dams, nala bund, farm ponds and tanks.
• Capacity building, ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, nursery raising, afforestation, horticulture and pasture development.
• Effective rainfall management like field bunding, contour bunding and trenching, staggered trenching, land levelling and mulching.

Watershed Development Component details can be checked on the official website - https://wdcpmksy.dolr.gov.in/

PMKSY - Per Drop More Crop

Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) was an integral part of PMKSY from 2015-16 to 2021-22. From 2022-23, PDMC is a part of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The scheme promotes micro-irrigation technologies such as drip and sprinkler irrigation systems to maximize water use efficiency at the farm level.

Under PDMC, small and marginal farmers receive 55% financial support for micro-irrigation systems, while other farmers receive 45% support. Since its start, the PDMC scheme has brought 110.92 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation, which is about 7.98% of India's net sown area. Around 9.3 lakh farmers receive annual support under the scheme.

Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) has been set up with NABARD to support the adoption of micro-irrigation. The fund helps states take up innovative projects and top-up subsidy for micro-irrigation systems.

Per Drop More Crop - Micro Irrigation details can be checked at - https://pmksy.gov.in/microirrigation/index.aspx

PMKSY Sanctioning and Assessment

PMKSY projects are sanctioned and monitored at both the state and national level. The details are given below.

• State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) chaired by the Chief Secretary of the state sanctions projects and oversees implementation and monitoring.
• National Executive Committee (NEC) under the chairmanship of the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog oversees programme implementation, allocation of resources, inter-ministerial coordination and performance assessment.
• At the national level, the programme is supervised and monitored by an Inter-Ministerial National Steering Committee (NSC) under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister.

PMKSY Documents can be checked at - https://pmksy.gov.in/Documents.aspx

Official Websites

PMKSY is managed by different ministries, so there are separate official websites for its components. The main portals are given below.

• Main PMKSY website - https://pmksy.gov.in/
• Ministry of Jal Shakti PMKSY portal - https://pmksy.mowr.gov.in/
• Watershed Development Component portal - https://wdcpmksy.dolr.gov.in/

Contact Information

For any query related to PMKSY, farmers can contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The email ID for support is support[dot]pmksy-dac[at]gov[dot]in.

FAQ's

Is PMKSY still running in 2026?

Yes, PMKSY is still running. The scheme was extended for 2021-26 with an outlay of ₹93,068.56 crore, and Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹6,587 crore to it for the current financial year.

What is the subsidy under Per Drop More Crop?

Under PDMC, small and marginal farmers get 55% financial support for micro-irrigation systems, while other farmers get 45% support. PDMC is now a part of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Vikas Yojana from 2022-23.

What are the main components of PMKSY?

PMKSY has four main components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP), Watershed Development, and Per Drop More Crop (PDMC). PDMC is now part of PM-RKVY.

Where can farmers check PMKSY details?

Farmers can check PMKSY details on the official websites pmksy.gov.in, pmksy.mowr.gov.in and wdcpmksy.dolr.gov.in.