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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana: Enhancing Impact through Demand Driven Innovations

author(s) Wani, Suhas - Anantha, K.H - K. Garg, Kaushal - Joshi, Partha - Sohani, Girish G - Mishra, Pk - Palanisami, Kuppannan
from International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
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  • Southern Asia
  • Asia
  • World
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Suhas Wani, K. H. Anantha, Kaushal K. Garg, Partha Joshi, Girish G. Sohani, Pk Mishra, Kuppannan Palanisami. (3/11/2016). Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana: Enhancing Impact through Demand Driven Innovations. Hyderabad, India: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana: Enhancing Impact through Demand Driven Innovations

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Abstract

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
(PMKSY) to address India’s key agricultural challenges in the 21st century i.e., to reduce poverty and ensure food security for the
growing population in the face of climate change, scarce and limited water and land resources. This initiative proposes to provide
irrigation to every farm in the country (Har Khet Ko Pani) and improve water use efficiency (Per Drop More Crop and Income). It aims
to bring together various schemes and programs for water harvesting, conservation and efficient management in order to ensure there
is enough water for agriculture. This program also aims to harness the potential of agriculture by effectively utilizing green (soil
moisture) and blue water (irrigation) for improving efficiency, sustainability, equity and resilience at the farm level, especially in rainfed,
marginal and fragile areas, using an integrated approach

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