The Government has introduced new flexibility under the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme to promote efficient water use and boost farmer income.

 

 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed that the initiative will empower States and Union Territories to take up micro-level water storage and conservation projects as part of Other Interventions (OI).

 

 

The Ministry further said that States and UTs can now plan micro-level water management activities-such as diggi construction and water harvesting systems-based on local needs. It added that these systems are developed for individual farmers as well as community use, ensuring sustainable water availability for micro-irrigation.

 

 

Furthermore, the initiatives aim to help farmers adopt micro-irrigation, improve water-use efficiency, and ultimately increase productivity and income.