(a) whether the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is being implemented in various States of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the achievements made under the scheme, State-wise;
(c) whether all types of micro, medium and big level irrigation schemes have been included under the PMKSY;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the initiatives taken by the Government to link more and more areas with irrigation facilities?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) & (b): Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has been launched with effect from 1st July, 2015. The scheme is being implemented in all the States of the country. The main components under PMKSY are as under:
? Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP): To focus on faster completion of ongoing Major and Medium Irrigation, including National Projects. Implemented by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR).
? PMKSY (Har Khet Ko Pani): Source augmentation, distribution, ground water development, lift irrigation, diversion of water from water plenty to water scarce areas, supplementing rain water harvesting beyond IWMP & MGNREGA, repair, restoration, renovation of traditional water bodies. Implemented by MoWR, RD & GR.
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? PMKSY(Per Drop More Crop): Micro level storage structures, efficient water conveyance & application, precision irrigation systems. Implemented by Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).
? PMKSY (Watershed): Ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, water harvesting structure, livelihood support activities and other watershed works. Implemented by Department of Land Resources (DoLR).
The State-wise details of achievement made under the programme are given at Annexure- I to IV.
(c) to (e): Micro, medium and big irrigation projects have been included under the PMKSY to bring more area under irrigation. During 2016-17, ninety-nine (99) on-going Major/Medium irrigation projects under PMKSY-AIBP, having ultimate irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh ha. and balance estimated cost of Rs.77595 crore have been prioritized in consultation with States, for completion in phases up to December, 2019. With the view of bridging the gap between irrigation potential created and irrigation potential utilized, the Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) works of irrigation projects are taken up under PMKSY- Har Khet ko Pani. Presently 84 projects have been included under CADWM Programme.