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Center is Giving 80 to 90% Subsidy under PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana; Here’s How Farmers Can Avail Benefits

Farmers will get subsidy upto 90 percent under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana for purchasing sprinkler pipes. Read the details of this scheme in this article.

Updated on: 23 October, 2020 9:53 AM IST By: Pronami Chetia

Crop irrigation plays a prominent role in agriculture. Farmers can save water by using advanced technology in crop irrigation. It has double benefits - the advanced machines not only reduce the cost of agriculture but farmers can also get a good income. In the meantime, agricultural experts have informed farmers of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh about advanced farming including the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. Agricultural experts say that the crop can be irrigated in a better way in less water. For this, farmers need to adopt sprinkler method. According to reports, farmers will also get subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana for purchasing sprinkler pipes.

Benefits of PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana

Under this scheme, 80% subsidy is provided to general farmers, while small and micro farmers are given subsidy up to 90%. In this scheme, the principle of first apply first pass has been implemented. Moreover, farmers can apply online. 

After purchasing the sprinkler pipe from the registered firm, the farmers have to submit the application along with the bill to the office. When the application is approved, farmers are given 80 to 90 percent subsidy on the cost.

Sprinkler method irrigation

With this method you can irrigate the field  without leveling the land. This system is considered to be very effective for irrigation on slopes and high-low places. Garlic, ginger, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, peas, onions, broccoli, strawberries, peanuts, mustard, leafy, vegetables, lentils, tea and nursery can be irrigated by this method. This results in good crop production.

How to Apply Online for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana Registration Process:

Step 1- Visit the Official Website Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  http://pmksy.gov.in/. 

Step 2- On Homepage, login on the homepage of the website. You can login through your name and email id.

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