PMKSY: The central and state governments run many farmers and agriculture schemes. The name of the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is also included. Due to the falling groundwater level in UP, it is having a huge impact on the cost of agriculture. Due to this, the income of farmers has also come down. However, the Yogi government has announced a scheme for the state’s farmers that can reduce water consumption in farming.
Which will also increase farmers’ incomes. Not only this, it will also save the groundwater level from decreasing. The Yogi government has started emphasizing sprinkler irrigation methods through drip sprinklers. To motivate the farmers, the government has begun ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana’ for the farmers. Under this, the government will give subsidies to the farmers on the purchase of drip, sprinkler, and portable systems.
Let us tell you that the Yogi government aims to increase agricultural water use efficiency by promoting appropriate technical interventions like drip and sprinkler irrigation techniques and encouraging farmers to save water and use conservation techniques. This scheme focuses on micro irrigation, which the central government is running.
This Is How The Candidates Will Be Selected
This scheme will benefit farmers who apply first. Farmers will be selected based on a first-come, first-served basis. For this, the department has sought application forms from the farmers. Only farmers with land and private irrigation facilities will be eligible for this scheme. Also, a photocopy of the Aadhar card, Khatauni, and bank passbook will have to be included in the application.
75-90 Percent Subsidy Will Be Available
The UP Horticulture Department is operating this scheme. Under it, farmers will be given a 75 to 90 per cent subsidy on purchasing drip, mini sprinklers, railgun, portable sprinklers, etc. Irrigating with it will save water. Also, the cost of irrigation will be reduced. This will reduce the cost of agriculture and will also save water.
How Much Discount Will Be Given On Which Irrigation System
Small and marginal farmers will get a 90 per cent discount on drip and mini sprinkler systems, and general farmers (holding more than 2 hectares) will get an 80 per cent discount, i.e., a subsidy. Meanwhile, small and marginal farmers will get a 75 per cent subsidy, and general farmers will get a 65 per cent subsidy on portable sprinkler systems and railguns. After the purchase of agricultural equipment, the subsidy amount will reach their accounts.
