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PM's Agriculture Irrigation Scheme Accelerates Subsidised Drip Irrigation Distribution in Arid Areas
The Prime Minister's Agriculture Irrigation Scheme has expedited the supply of subsidised drip‑irrigation equipment to farmers in dry regions to improve irrigation facilities and curb water wastage.
The Prime Minister's Agriculture Irrigation Scheme has been fast‑tracked to provide farmers in arid zones with modern drip‑irrigation technology at subsidised rates. The move aims to enhance irrigation infrastructure in water‑scarce areas and reduce unnecessary water consumption.
Under the accelerated rollout, state agricultural departments will distribute drip‑irrigation kits directly to eligible cultivators, offering a significant price reduction compared with market rates. The scheme targets regions classified as dry or semi‑dry, where traditional flood irrigation is inefficient.
Officials say the subsidised equipment will enable precise water delivery to crops, improving yields while conserving limited water resources. The initiative also aligns with broader national goals of sustainable agriculture and climate‑resilient farming.
The government expects that the rapid deployment will encourage wider adoption of water‑saving practices among small and marginal farmers, contributing to long‑term agricultural productivity and resource management.
Under the accelerated rollout, state agricultural departments will distribute drip‑irrigation kits directly to eligible cultivators, offering a significant price reduction compared with market rates. The scheme targets regions classified as dry or semi‑dry, where traditional flood irrigation is inefficient.
Officials say the subsidised equipment will enable precise water delivery to crops, improving yields while conserving limited water resources. The initiative also aligns with broader national goals of sustainable agriculture and climate‑resilient farming.
The government expects that the rapid deployment will encourage wider adoption of water‑saving practices among small and marginal farmers, contributing to long‑term agricultural productivity and resource management.