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Per Drop More Crop (PDMC): Drip & Sprinkler Micro-Irrigation Subsidy
प्रति बूंद अधिक फसल (ड्रिप एवं स्प्रिंकलर सिंचाई योजना)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) under PMKSY is India’s flagship mission to conserve water resources, increase crop productivity per drop, and protect farmers from recurring drought through subsidized drip and sprinkler infrastructure.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹85,000 per hectare for inline drip irrigation
Small/Marginal Share
55% Central/State + up to 30% State Top-up (Total 80% to 85%)
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-180-1551
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 55% Central/State + up to 30% State Top-up (Total 80% to 85%) |
| Women Farmers | Up to 85% Subsidy |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Up to 85% Subsidy under special component plan |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | 45% Subsidy + State Top-up (Total 60% to 70%) |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- All landholding farmers with assured irrigation source (well, tube-well, river, canal lift).
- Maximum subsidy limit up to 5 hectares per beneficiary family.
- Previous micro-irrigation subsidy must not have been availed on the same survey number within 7 years.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Register on state agriculture DBT portal (e.g. MahaDBT Micro-irrigation, Gujarat GGRC portal).
- 2Select empaneled manufacturer (e.g., Jain Irrigation, Netafim, Finolex).
- 3Company engineer prepares site layout and uploads CAD map to portal.
- 4Department issues administrative approval (प्रशासकीय मान्यता).
- 5Farmer pays net beneficiary share; company completes installation; agriculture officer inspects with GPS photo.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar Card linked to NPCI bank account
Land records (7/12 extract and 8A holding form)
Water source electricity bill or certificate from Gram Sevak / Talathi
CAD layout design and quotation from registered micro-irrigation manufacturer (Jain Irrigation, Netafim, EPC)
Direct Application Link
PMKSY Micro-Irrigation Central & State Agriculture Portals
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-180-1551
Top Farmer Benefits
- Saves 40% to 50% irrigation water while boosting crop yields by 30% to 45%.
- Enables precision fertigation (applying water-soluble fertilizers directly to root zones).
- Reduces weed growth and power consumption dramatically.
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Frequently asked questions
55% subsidy for Small/Marginal farmers, 45% for other farmers; states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, AP provide top-ups up to 80% to 85%. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 55% Central/State + up to 30% State Top-up (Total 80% to 85%), while women and SC/ST farmers receive Up to 85% Subsidy. The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹85,000 per hectare for inline drip irrigation.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar Card linked to NPCI bank account, Land records (7/12 extract and 8A holding form), Water source electricity bill or certificate from Gram Sevak / Talathi, CAD layout design and quotation from registered micro-irrigation manufacturer (Jain Irrigation, Netafim, EPC). All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through PMKSY Micro-Irrigation Central & State Agriculture Portals (https://pmksy.gov.in/microirrigation/) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: All landholding farmers with assured irrigation source (well, tube-well, river, canal lift).; Maximum subsidy limit up to 5 hectares per beneficiary family.; Previous micro-irrigation subsidy must not have been availed on the same survey number within 7 years..