PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Farmers to Get 90% Subsidy on Irrigation Equipment; Read All the Details Here

The national government is running the PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for the benefit of the country's farmers. Subsidies on irrigation equipment are offered to farmers through this program, ensuring that farmers experience no difficulties in their agricultural irrigation operations. 

The primary goal of this project is to make irrigation equipment affordable for farmers.

Furthermore, applications from state farmers are being accepted under this initiative in Uttar Pradesh. With the Kharif season approaching, the state government is subsidizing irrigation equipment for farmers. 

Farmers that apply under this plan are eligible for a subsidy on the purchase of irrigation equipment. 

The Uttar Pradesh Council of Ministers has authorized additional states for the Drop More Crop (Micro Irrigation) initiative, which is part of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, for five years spanning the fiscal years 2022-23 to 2026-27. 

PM Krishi Yojana: Important Details

• Farmers can register for the subsidy online.

• To register for the program, farmers will need to visit the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing's official website, to take advantage of drip and sprinkler irrigation. Apply Here.

• Subsidies for agricultural irrigation equipment will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• After verification, the amount of grant obtained under PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) would be transferred to DBT. The beneficiary's Aadhaar-seed bank account will be credited.

• In the event of a bank loan, the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeding loan account will be transferred.

Document Required to Apply for PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

To be eligible for a subsidy under the Krishi Sinchayee Yantra Yojana, you will need the following documents:

• Aadhar card of the farmer applying.

• copy of farm jamabandi.

• Caste Certificate (in respect of SC/ST).

• Copy of bank passbook for bank account details.