Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Assam (Micro-Irrigation Subsidy)

Why it matters

Helps farmers in Assam install drip and sprinkler irrigation with subsidy support, so crops get water more efficiently even when rainfall is uneven.

What you get

Assam implements the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), including its "Per Drop More Crop" micro-irrigation component, with state-level coordination through the Directorate of Agriculture. Farmers can apply for subsidy support to install drip or sprinkler irrigation systems and other water-saving infrastructure, helping reduce dependence on erratic monsoon patterns and improving water-use efficiency for crops grown across the state's flood-prone and drought-affected pockets alike.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer with an assured water source and suitable crop for micro-irrigation in Assam
• Land records in the applicant's name
• Application routed through the District Agriculture Office

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply at the District Agriculture Office or Krishi Bhavan for micro-irrigation subsidy

2. 2

   Get your field inspected for water source and crop suitability

3. 3

   Install the approved system through an empanelled vendor and claim the subsidy after verification

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land records
• Water source proof
• Bank account details