Bangla Krishi Sech Yojana (BKSY)
Up to 100% subsidy on drip and sprinkler irrigation systems for small and marginal farmers in West Bengal.
Run by: Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
- State top-up
- 45% over PMKSY 55%
- Farmers covered
- 2,42,757 since 2018
- Area covered
- 99,537 hectares
- Budget
- ~₹25 Cr / year
Overview
Bangla Krishi Sech Yojana was launched in 2018 as a state top-up to the central Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) component of PMKSY. The central scheme covers 55% of the micro-irrigation unit cost; BKSY adds a further 45% state subsidy, making the total assistance up to 100% for eligible marginal and sub-marginal farmers. The West Bengal State Watershed Development Agency (WBSWDA) is the state-level nodal agency for planning, implementation and monitoring of both PMKSY and BKSY.
By the 2026–27 budget, the scheme had covered 99,537 hectares and reached 2,42,757 farmers since inception — a figure cited in the official West Bengal budget speech. The annual budget allocation is around ₹25 crore. The scheme focuses on two technologies: drip irrigation (slow water delivery through a pipe network, costing about ₹70,000 per unit) and sprinkler irrigation (simulated rainfall through mechanical sprinklers, costing about ₹20,000 per unit).
Priority goes to rain-deficit areas — Jangal Mahal, Purulia, Bankura and other districts where less rainfall makes micro-irrigation most impactful. One beneficiary can cover up to 5 hectares under the scheme.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- Up to 100% subsidy on micro-irrigation (drip or sprinkler) for marginal and sub-marginal farmers with land up to 2 hectares.
- 55% subsidy for other small farmers, with coverage up to 5 hectares per beneficiary.
- Drip system (~₹70,000) or sprinkler system (~₹20,000) installed with technical support from empanelled agencies.
- Priority to rain-deficit and drought-prone districts like Purulia, Bankura and Jangal Mahal region.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Farmer in West Bengal with own cultivable land
- Marginal and sub-marginal farmers (up to 2 hectares) get 100% subsidy on portable sprinklers
- Other small farmers get 55% subsidy, coverage up to 5 hectares
- Land must be suitable for drip or sprinkler irrigation
Not covered
- Farmers who have already availed full micro-irrigation subsidy under another state scheme for the same land parcel
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Land records / land ownership proof (RoR / Patta)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook with IFSC
- Passport-size photograph
- Farmer registration with Agriculture Department
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Register with the Agriculture Department
Contact your block-level Agriculture Development Officer or Krishi Sahayak. Registration can also be done through Bangla Sahayata Kendra (BSK) and Duare Sarkar camps.
- 2
Site survey and approval
An empanelled agency surveys the land to design the drip or sprinkler layout. The block office verifies eligibility and land records.
- 3
Installation and subsidy release
Once approved, the agency installs the system. Subsidy is released after installation verification — the farmer pays nothing (100% subsidy) or only the balance (55% subsidy) depending on land holding.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- For installation delays, subsidy release problems, or equipment quality issues, raise it with the Block Agriculture Development Officer and the District Agriculture Officer. The West Bengal State Watershed Development Agency (WBSWDA) is the nodal body — escalate there if the district office does not resolve it.
- Beyond the department, use the West Bengal CMO Grievance Portal (PGMS) at cmo.wb.gov.in. Bangla Sahayata Kendra (BSK) centres and Duare Sarkar camps can also help lodge complaints.
Frequently asked questions
Does the farmer really pay nothing for the irrigation system?
Marginal and sub-marginal farmers with land up to 2 hectares get 100% subsidy on portable sprinkler systems — they pay nothing. Other farmers get 55% subsidy (PMKSY + BKSY combined) and pay the remaining 45%.
Can I choose between drip and sprinkler?
Yes, though the choice depends on your crop, land layout and water source. The empanelled agency will recommend the better fit during the site survey. Drip suits closely spaced row crops; sprinklers suit field crops and vegetables.
Is this different from PMKSY?
BKSY is the state top-up on PMKSY's Per Drop More Crop component. PMKSY gives 55% subsidy; BKSY adds 45% more for eligible farmers. You apply once — the combined subsidy is processed together.
How much land can one farmer cover?
Up to 5 hectares per beneficiary. The 100% subsidy tier applies only to farmers with land holdings of 2 hectares or less.
Which districts get priority?
Rain-deficit areas — Jangal Mahal region, Purulia, Bankura and similar drought-prone districts. But the scheme is open state-wide; priority only affects how fast applications are processed.
Who installs the equipment?
Government-empanelled agencies handle the site survey, design, installation and farmer training. The farmer does not need to procure equipment independently.
Facts checked against matirkatha.net on 26 September 2026. editorial policy.