**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 327, regarding support for drip irrigation, the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare provided the following information:
a) Regarding sugarcane clusters in Hatkanangale, Maharashtra: While no sugarcane clusters specifically received support under Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana-Per Drop More Crop (PM RKVY-PDMC), 661 farmers in Hatkanangale taluka, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, received financial assistance totaling Rs. 194.70 lakh through PM RKVY-PDMC, covering 401.2 hectares of sugarcane area with micro-irrigation.
b) Regarding acreage covered and subsidy disbursed for micro-irrigation in the last two years: Under the PM RKVY-PDMC scheme, small and marginal farmers receive 55% of the unit cost as financial assistance, while other farmers receive 45% for installing micro-irrigation systems. This assistance is capped at 5 hectares per beneficiary, with eligibility for subsidy renewal after 7 years. Some states, including Maharashtra, offer additional "top-up" subsidies. The area covered under micro-irrigation and Central Assistance provided during the last two financial years is as follows:
* 2023-24: 11.40 lakh hectares covered; Rs. 2103.50 Crore released.
* 2024-25: 11.19 lakh hectares covered; Rs. 2793.37 Crore released.
* Total: 22.59 lakh hectares covered; Rs. 4896.87 Crore released.
c) Regarding a 100 percent subsidy model for drought-prone talukas: No such proposal is currently under consideration.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana PMKSY: A centrally sponsored scheme by the Indian government to improve water use efficiency and promote sustainable irrigation.
Per Drop More Crop: A component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) focused on micro-irrigation to improve water use efficiency in agriculture.
SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN: The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Maharashtra: A state in India, relevant to the sugarcane clusters and micro-irrigation initiatives.
Kolhapur District, Maharashtra: A district in Maharashtra where Hatkanangale taluka is located.
Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Per Drop More Crop PM RKVYPDMC: A sub-scheme or initiative potentially linked to PMKSY and focused on agricultural development through efficient irrigation practices.
Hatkanangale taluka of Kolhapur District, Maharashtra: A specific taluka (sub-district) in Maharashtra where sugarcane clusters were considered for drip irrigation support.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 327
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12TH AUGUST, 2025
SUPPORT FOR DRIP IRRIGATION
*327. SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) whether any sugarcane clusters in Hatkanangale have received support for drip
irrigation systems under the Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi
Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY);
(b) the total acreage covered and subsidy disbursed for micro-irrigation in the last two
years; and
(c)whether a 100 percent subsidy model is under consideration for drought-prone talukas,
if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED
QUESTION NO. 327 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12TH AUGUST, 2025 REGARDING
“SUPPORT FOR DRIP IRRIGATION”
(a): As per the information received from State Government of Maharashtra, no
sugarcane cluster in Hatkanangale taluka of Kolhapur District, Maharashtra has been
supported under Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Per Drop More Crop (PM-
RKVY-PDMC). However, 661 farmers have been given financial assistance of Rs. 194.70
lakh in Hatkanangale taluka through PM-RKVY-PDMC. This covers 401.2 hectare of
sugarcane area with micro irrigation.
(b): Under PM-RKVY-PDMC Scheme, financial Assistance @ 55% and 45% of the unit
cost is provided to Small & Marginal farmers and other farmers respectively for installation
of Micro Irrigation Systems. Some States including State of Maharashtra are providing top
up subsidy over and above the subsidy available under the scheme to encourage farmers
to adopt micro irrigation. The financial assistance is available to the beneficiary up to 5
hectare. The beneficiary is eligible for subsidy again for the same land after the 7 years
period. Details of area covered under micro-irrigation and Central Assistance provided
during last two years are as follows:
Financial Year Area covered under micro- Central Assistance
irrigation (lakh ha) released (Rs. Crore)
2023-24 11.40 2103.50
2024-25 11.19 2793.37
Total 22.59 4896.87
(c): No proposal for 100 percent subsidy in drought-prone talukas is under
consideration at present.
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