PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2026 — Drip & Sprinkler Subsidy 55–80%
PMKSY 2026: Drip & sprinkler subsidy of 55% (general) and 75–80% (small / SC-ST / NER). Apply via state horticulture / PMKSY portal, get installation by approved vendors. Eligibility & process.
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Quick summary. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is the umbrella irrigation scheme of the Government of India. Its “Per Drop More Crop” component subsidises drip and sprinkler systems at 55% (general farmer) / 75% (small & marginal / SC-ST / NER farmers) — and many states stack a top-up taking the effective subsidy to 80–90%. Apply mode: Online on your state’s horticulture / agriculture portal (e.g., pmksy.gov.in or state PMKSY page). Maximum coverage: typically 5 hectares per farmer.
PMKSY brings together four earlier irrigation schemes under one roof: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) for major / medium projects, Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) for surface minor irrigation and command-area development, Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) for micro-irrigation, and Watershed Development. For individual farmers, the most relevant component is Per Drop More Crop — drip and sprinkler subsidies — which is the focus of this article. Since launch in 2015, PMKSY-PDMC has covered 75 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation, with 1.05 crore farmers benefiting from the subsidy.
The economics are striking: drip irrigation typically reduces water usage by 40–50% and raises yields by 20–40% in horticulture crops. For a smallholder, the net financial gain can recover the post-subsidy investment in 2–3 cropping cycles.
Scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Umbrella scheme | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) |
| Most relevant component | Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) — drip & sprinkler |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare |
| Subsidy — general farmer | 55% of unit cost |
| Subsidy — small/marginal/SC/ST/NER | 75% of unit cost (some states 80–90% with state top-up) |
| Maximum coverage | 5 hectares per farmer (state-notified) |
| Typical unit cost | ₹65,000–₹1,25,000/ha (varies by spacing & crop) |
| Apply mode | Online via state horticulture / PMKSY portal |
| Official portal | pmksy.gov.in |
Who is eligible?
Educational Qualification
Not applicable
Age Limit (As on Date of application)
18 to 120 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Farmer must own (or have a registered ≥3-year lease) on cultivable land
- Land must have an assured water source — own borewell, tubewell, dugwell, farm pond, or canal connection
- Land must NOT have already received a PMKSY drip/sprinkler subsidy in the last 7 years (drip systems have a 7-year economic life)
- Soil suitability — most soils qualify, except severely saline or extremely sandy where micro-irrigation is uneconomic
- Crop must be one of the notified crops under state PMKSY plan — typically all horticulture, sugarcane, cotton, vegetables, plantation crops
Subsidy structure (2026)
| Category | Centre share | State share | Total subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| General farmer (most states) | 33% | 22% | 55% |
| Small / marginal / SC / ST farmer | 45% | 30% | 75% |
| North-East & Himalayan states (general) | 50% | 33% | 83% effective (Centre share is higher) |
| State top-up examples | — | — | Maharashtra +25%, Karnataka +15%, Gujarat +10% on top of base |
Approximate net cost to a small / marginal farmer for a 1-hectare drip system: ₹15,000–₹25,000 out of pocket (after 75–85% combined subsidy on a ₹1,00,000/ha unit).
Documents required
While filling online form
- Aadhaar card linked to active mobile
- Land record (Khasra / Khatauni / RoR / patta) showing the plot
- Soil Health Card (latest)
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Proof of water source — borewell flow-test certificate / canal allotment / farm-pond capacity
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants claiming higher subsidy)
- Small / marginal farmer certificate (for SMF subsidy slab) — issued by Tehsil
- Self-declaration that no drip/sprinkler subsidy has been availed in the last 7 years on the same plot
How to apply
Step 1 — Choose a vendor from the empanelled list
Each state maintains a list of BIS-certified empanelled drip/sprinkler suppliers (Jain, Netafim, Kothari, EPC, Finolex, Premier and others). The vendor visits your farm, surveys the plot, and prepares a Cost Estimate based on crop, spacing, area and water source.
Step 2 — Apply on the state PMKSY portal
- Open your state’s portal (e.g., MAHADBT for Maharashtra, K-Kisan for Karnataka, iKhedut for Gujarat, DBT Agriculture portal for the chosen state).
- Aadhaar OTP login → choose Per Drop More Crop → New application.
- Upload: documents listed above + the vendor’s cost estimate.
- Submit. You receive an application reference number by SMS.
Step 3 — Field verification
Within 15–30 days, the District Horticulture / Agriculture Officer visits your farm to verify the water source, soil and plot details. After verification, the work order is issued to your chosen vendor.
Step 4 — Installation & joint inspection
The vendor installs the system within 30–45 days. After installation, a joint inspection is done by farmer + supplier + agriculture officer. The supplier submits the joint inspection certificate + GST invoice on the state portal.
Step 5 — Subsidy disbursal
The subsidy amount is paid directly to the supplier (not the farmer) — the farmer pays only the post-subsidy share. This protects against subsidy diversion. The transaction is recorded on the state portal and visible on the farmer’s dashboard.
⏰ Last Date: Open (rolling — annual budget allocation may exhaust target by Feb–March)
Apply via state PMKSY portalClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Frequently asked questions
1. How much subsidy do I get on drip irrigation in 2026?
2. Is the subsidy paid to me or to the supplier?
3. What is the maximum area covered?
4. Can I choose any drip supplier?
5. What crops are best suited for drip and sprinkler?
6. Will I have to pay GST?
7. What if my borewell dries up after installation?
8. Can two adjacent farmers share one pump and pipe set?
Latest updates
The 2026 budget allocated ₹4,000 crore for PMKSY-PDMC for FY 2026–27 — a 12% increase. From January 2026, the Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) with NABARD has been raised to ₹10,000 crore, providing low-cost credit to states for additional drip-coverage beyond the central allocation. The DBT Agriculture portal has been integrated with state portals so that Aadhaar e-KYC and subsidy disbursal happen on a single rail. From April 2026, GeM-listed drip systems can also be procured under PMKSY, expanding the empanelled-supplier pool.
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. Subsidy slabs and state top-ups are revised periodically — verify on your state’s PMKSY / horticulture portal before signing the supplier estimate.
