Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
प्रधानमंत्री कृषि सिंचाई योजना
“Har Khet Ko Pani” — water to every field — through major irrigation projects, water-source creation and watershed development. The individual drip/sprinkler subsidy, Per Drop More Crop, now lives under PM-RKVY.
- Scheme launched
- 1 July 2015
- Current phase
- PMKSY 2021-26
- Outlay (2021-26)
- ₹93,068 crore
- Components
- AIBP · Har Khet Ko Pani · Watershed Development
- Ministries
- Jal Shakti + Department of Land Resources
- How it reaches farmers
- As a sanctioned state project, not individual application
- Micro-irrigation subsidy
- Moved to PM-RKVY (since 2022-23)
- Application mode
- State Annual Action Plan, not individual
Overview
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is the umbrella irrigation programme launched on 1 July 2015 with the motto “Har Khet Ko Pani” — water to every field. The Cabinet approved its current phase for 2021-26 with a ₹93,068 crore outlay, covering the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Har Khet Ko Pani (source creation and distribution) and Watershed Development — run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Department of Land Resources.
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) — the drip/sprinkler micro-irrigation subsidy — was PMKSY’s fourth component from 2015-16 to 2021-22. From 2022-23 it has been funded and implemented through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana instead, and the Cabinet’s restructuring of 3 October 2024 folded that into the renamed Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). PDMC is no longer a PMKSY budget line — the 55%/45% drip/sprinkler subsidy, eligibility and how to apply are covered on the PM-RKVY scheme page, linked below.
What remains under PMKSY are large, state-sanctioned infrastructure works — completing major and medium irrigation projects (AIBP), creating new water sources and distribution networks (Har Khet Ko Pani), and treating watersheds for water harvesting and soil conservation. These are state Annual Action Plan projects approved centrally, not something an individual farmer applies for directly; a farmer benefits as part of the irrigation command area or treated watershed once a sanctioned project is completed.
Scheme highlights
Har Khet Ko Pani
The scheme’s core promise — water to every field — through new sources, better distribution and on-farm efficiency.
AIBP — major projects
The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme funds faster completion of large and medium irrigation projects across states.
Watershed development
Ridge treatment, water-harvesting structures and soil conservation, run by the Department of Land Resources.
Where Per Drop More Crop went
The drip/sprinkler micro-irrigation subsidy that used to be PMKSY’s most farmer-facing part is now covered under PM-RKVY (Per Drop More Crop) — same 55%/45% subsidy, a different scheme page.
State Annual Action Plans
Every AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani and watershed project is proposed by the state, screened by a State Level Sanctioning Committee, and approved centrally before work begins.
What you get
More assured water supply
Once an AIBP or Har Khet Ko Pani project is completed, farmers in that command area get a more reliable irrigation source instead of relying only on rainfall.
Restored watersheds
Watershed treatment — ridge work, water-harvesting structures, soil conservation — raises the local water table and cuts soil erosion on rainfed land over a few seasons.
No cost to the farmer directly
These are public infrastructure works funded jointly by the Centre and the State — a farmer in the command area does not pay for or apply for the project itself.
Who is eligible
Both lists come from the notified operational guidelines — meeting the left column is not enough if anything in the right column applies to your family.
You qualify if
- Your village or field falls inside a state Annual Action Plan project approved under AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani or Watershed Development
- The project has been sanctioned by the State Level Sanctioning Committee and cleared for central assistance
- For watershed works, the land is within the treated micro-watershed boundary notified by the state
Excluded — even with land
- Areas not included in the state’s current Annual Action Plan for these components
- Looking for the individual drip/sprinkler micro-irrigation subsidy — that is now Per Drop More Crop under PM-RKVY, not PMKSY
- Private, individually-initiated irrigation works outside a sanctioned state project
Where this scheme applies
A central scheme with pan-India coverage — open to eligible farmers in every State and Union Territory.
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — the online form takes ten minutes when nothing is missing.
State Annual Action Plan (AAP)
Published by the state irrigation or agriculture department each year — check whether your district or command area is included.
Command area / watershed notification
Issued once a project is sanctioned — tells you whether your specific village or plot falls inside the covered area.
How to apply, step by step
The same six steps apply whether you register yourself online or sit down at a CSC.
- 1
State proposes a project
The state irrigation or agriculture department submits a Detailed Project Report for an AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani or watershed work under its Annual Action Plan.
- 2
Central appraisal and sanction
The Ministry of Jal Shakti (for AIBP/Har Khet Ko Pani) or the Department of Land Resources (for watershed works) appraises the DPR and releases central assistance in the funding-pattern ratio.
- 3
Construction
The state executes the project — canal or dam work for AIBP, source and distribution work for Har Khet Ko Pani, or ridge-to-valley treatment for watershed development.
- 4
Farmers in the command area benefit
Once commissioned, farmers whose land falls in the project’s command area or treated watershed get the improved water access — no separate individual application is needed.
Important dates
Scheme launched
1 July 2015
“Har Khet Ko Pani” motto; amalgamated AIBP, IWMP and OFWM into one scheme
PMKSY 2021-26 approved
15 December 2021
CCEA approval — ₹93,068 crore outlay for AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani and Watershed Development
Per Drop More Crop moved out
From 2022-23
Moved out of PMKSY’s direct budget to Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, then folded into the renamed PM-RKVY from the Cabinet’s 3 October 2024 restructuring — see the PM-RKVY scheme page
How to check if your area is covered
Ask your district Irrigation / Agriculture office
They can confirm whether your village is in a current AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani or watershed Annual Action Plan
Facts last checked
18 August 2026
Against pmksy.gov.in, jalshakti-dowr.gov.in, dolr.gov.in, agriwelfare.gov.in and press coverage of the 3 October 2024 PM-RKVY restructuring — official continuation of the PMKSY 2021-26 phase beyond FY 2025-26 was not yet confirmable on these sources
Check your eligibility
Straight from the notified criteria. Nothing you enter leaves your phone.
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This checker applies the criteria in the official operational guidelines, but it is guidance — only the state government’s verification against the land records is final.
Downloads
Official documents only — everything below is hosted on the government's own servers.
PMKSY — Operational Guidelines
The rulebook for AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani and Watershed Development — funding pattern, project approval process and monitoring.
PMKSY — official FAQ
Official Q&A on the scheme’s components and funding pattern.
PMKSY overview presentation
A short official summary of PMKSY, including its earlier micro-irrigation component.
Official links & helpline
Bookmark the portal itself — no third-party site can release, block or speed up a payment.
- Official portalpmksy.gov.in — the national PMKSY website
- Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga RejuvenationRuns AIBP and Har Khet Ko Pani — source creation, major and medium irrigation projects
- Department of Land Resources — Watershed Development ComponentRuns Watershed Development (WDC-PMKSY) — ₹8,134 crore central outlay for 2021-26
- Kisan Call CentreToll-free 1800-180-1551 — for PMKSY and other farm-scheme queries
Helpline
24×7 IVRS and help desk, run by the ministry — the call is the fastest way to check a stuck payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is PMKSY?
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is the central government’s umbrella irrigation scheme, launched on 1 July 2015 with the motto “Har Khet Ko Pani” — water to every field. It brings together major-project irrigation (AIBP), water-source and distribution work (Har Khet Ko Pani) and watershed development under one framework.
What are the components of PMKSY?
Three: (1) Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) — completing major and medium irrigation projects, run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti; (2) Har Khet Ko Pani — source creation, water distribution and ground-water development, also under Jal Shakti; and (3) Watershed Development — ridge treatment, water harvesting and soil conservation, run by the Department of Land Resources. The micro-irrigation subsidy, Per Drop More Crop, was a fourth component until 2021-22.
Where did Per Drop More Crop — the drip/sprinkler subsidy — go?
From 2022-23 it has been funded through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana instead of PMKSY, and the Cabinet’s restructuring on 3 October 2024 folded that into the renamed Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The subsidy rate, eligibility and application process are unchanged — only the scheme it sits under has changed. See the PM-RKVY page for the full details.
How does a farmer benefit from PMKSY now that Per Drop More Crop has moved out?
There is no longer a direct cash or subsidy benefit under PMKSY itself. A farmer whose land falls in the command area of a sanctioned AIBP or Har Khet Ko Pani project, or inside a treated watershed, gets better irrigation access or land improvement once that project is completed.
Can an individual farmer apply for AIBP or Har Khet Ko Pani funding?
No. These are state infrastructure projects — the state irrigation or agriculture department submits a Detailed Project Report, which the State Level Sanctioning Committee and the Centre approve. There is no application form for an individual farmer.
What is Watershed Development under PMKSY?
Ridge-to-valley treatment, water-harvesting structures and soil conservation, run by the Department of Land Resources — mainly for rainfed and degraded land. The current phase, WDC-PMKSY 2.0 (2021-26), has a central outlay of ₹8,134 crore.
What is the funding pattern for AIBP and Har Khet Ko Pani?
The Centre and State share the cost 60:40 in most states, and 90:10 in North-Eastern and Himalayan states — the same general pattern that applies across the PMKSY 2021-26 phase.
Is there a helpline for PMKSY infrastructure projects?
Call the toll-free Kisan Call Centre on 1800-180-1551 for general queries. To find out whether a project is running in your district, contact your district Irrigation or Agriculture office directly.
How do I find out if my area has an AIBP or watershed project?
Ask your district Irrigation or Agriculture office about the state’s current Annual Action Plan, or check the state-wise project list on pmksy.gov.in.
What happens to the PMKSY 2021-26 phase after FY 2025-26?
As of August 2026, official sources (pmksy.gov.in, jalshakti-dowr.gov.in, dolr.gov.in) had not yet confirmed an extension or fresh approval beyond the current phase — check the official portals for the latest status.
Still have questions?
The FAQs above cover the common ones. For anything about your specific application, the ministry helpline 1800-180-1551 is the authoritative answer — and we are happy to point you in the right direction.