Objectives & Technology Coverage
The primary mission of PDMC is enhancing crop productivity per unit of water, lowering energy consumption in pumping, and minimizing fertilizer loss via targeted fertigation.
The scheme subsidizes modern water-saving installations tailored to both close-spaced field crops and widely spaced horticultural plantations.
- Inline Drip Systems: Subsidized for row crops including vegetables, cotton, sugarcane, and bananas
- Online Drip Systems: Tailored for fruit orchards (mango, citrus, guava, pomegranate, and apple)
- Portable Sprinkler Systems: Aluminum or HDPE quick-coupled pipes with rotating brass impact sprinklers for pulses, oilseeds, and wheat
- Micro-Sprinklers & Rain Guns: Precision micro-spray heads for leafy nurseries and high-throw guns for groundnut and sugarcane
Subsidy Pattern & Financial Assistance
Financial assistance under PMKSY-PDMC is structured progressively to prioritize small and marginal farmers (landholdings up to 2 hectares). Indicative unit costs are calculated based on lateral spacing and farm parcel area.
Subsidies are funded jointly by the Central Government and State Governments (typically in a 60:40 ratio, and 90:10 for Himalayan and Northeastern states), with select states providing supplementary top-up subsidies.
- Small & Marginal Farmers: Up to 55% of the indicative unit cost covered by government financial assistance
- Other/General Farmers: Up to 45% capital subsidy for landholdings exceeding 2 hectares
- Maximum Area: Subsidies are accessible for up to 5 hectares per individual farming family
- Empanelled Manufacturers: Installation must be executed by BIS-certified manufacturers empanelled with the state government
Application Workflow & Verification Process
Farmers apply online through dedicated state micro-irrigation portals (such as MahaDBT in Maharashtra, MIP in Andhra Pradesh, or state horticulture DBT windows) with land records and electricity bill details.
Following pre-sanction approval, the authorized manufacturer installs the system. District agricultural or horticulture officers carry out GPS-tagged physical inspections before subsidy funds are disbursed via DBT.
- Step 1: Online registration on the state micro-irrigation or agriculture portal with Aadhaar and 7/12 / Khasra
- Step 2: Quotation generation and issuance of administrative work order (pre-sanction)
- Step 3: System installation, farmer training, and warranty card issuance by the certified company
- Step 4: Geotagged physical field verification followed by DBT subsidy credit
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Common questions
What is the maximum subsidy available under Per Drop More Crop?
Small and marginal farmers receive up to 55% of the indicative system cost, while general category farmers receive up to 45% assistance, with some states contributing additional top-up funds.
Which crops qualify for drip irrigation under the PDMC scheme?
All agricultural and horticultural crops qualify, including sugarcane, cotton, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds, tea, coffee, and fruit orchards.
Where can farmers apply for the Per Drop More Crop subsidy?
Applications are submitted through state agriculture or horticulture DBT portals linked to the national PMKSY framework at pmksy.gov.in.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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