(a) whether any survey has been carried out regarding the usefulness of drip
irrigation in the Konkan region of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any proposal to popularise drip irrigation in Ratnagiri and
Sindhudurg areas of Maharashtra;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
and
(e) the number of farmers benefited under the drip irrigation scheme?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY
AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) & (b): No, Madam.
(c) & (d): Centrally Sponsored Scheme National Mission on Micro Irrigation
(NMMI) is being implemented to popularize drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, in all
states, including Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg areas of Maharashtra. Assistance is
provided @ 60% of total system cost to small and marginal farmers and @ 50% for
general farmers, including 10% state share. During 2011-12, an outlay of Rs.232.80
crore has been allocated to Maharashtra.
(e): Under the National Mission on Micro Irrigation scheme, 2263 farmers have
benefited in Konkan region from 2005-06 to 2010-11.