Irrigation projects, including lift and micro irrigation projects, are planned, implemented and managed by the State Governments concerned, as per their own resources and priorities. Role of Government of India is limited to providing technical support, and partial financial support in some cases, as per the norms of the existing schemes being implemented by Government of India.

In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments for promoting micro irrigation, many important initiatives have been taken by Government of India. Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP), financial assistance is being provided to identified major/ medium irrigation projects, including those with micro irrigation. Further, for the projects included for financial assistance under Command Area Development & Water Management (CAD&WM) component of PMKSY, atleast 10% command is required to be covered under micro irrigation. In addition, under Per Drop More Crop scheme of Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, subsidy is being provided for farm level equipment for micro irrigation.

This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written  reply in Lok Sabha today.

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