What is PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?

PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (प्रधानमंत्री कृषि सिंचाई योजना) is a Government of India scheme under which eligible farmers receive 55-75% subsidy on drip/sprinkler. Subsidy on micro-irrigation systems (drip and sprinkler). 'More Crop Per Drop' - increasing water use efficiency. The scheme is part of the government's commitment to doubling farmer incomes and providing a financial safety net to India's 14 crore farming families.

Key Benefits of PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

  • Financial benefit: 55-75% subsidy on drip/sprinkler credited directly to your bank account (DBT) - no middlemen.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer: Money reaches your Aadhaar-linked bank account directly, preventing leakage.
  • Pan-India coverage: Available to eligible farmers in all 28 states and 8 union territories.
  • No repayment: This is direct support / subsidy - there is nothing to repay.

How to Apply for PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Step by Step

  1. Visit the official portal: https://pmksy.gov.in
  2. Register with your Aadhaar number and mobile number (keep your phone handy for OTP).
  3. Fill in your land details (Khasra/Khatauni) and bank account details.
  4. Upload the required documents listed above.
  5. Submit and note your application / registration number for tracking.
  6. Complete eKYC if prompted - this is mandatory for benefit transfer.

You can also apply offline through your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), bank branch, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), or village-level agriculture officer / patwari.

Documents Checklist

Keep these ready before you start, to complete the application in one sitting: Aadhaar card (mobile-linked), bank passbook (active account), land records in your name, a passport-size photo, and a category certificate if you belong to SC/ST. If your land is still recorded in a parent's name, complete mutation (dakhil kharij) first - this is the #1 reason applications get rejected.

Common Reasons Applications Get Rejected

  • Incomplete eKYC - the most common reason. Complete it on the portal via OTP or at a CSC.
  • Name mismatch between Aadhaar and land/bank records.
  • Inactive or wrongly-seeded bank account - ensure your account is active and Aadhaar-seeded for DBT.
  • Land not in applicant's name - complete mutation first.
  • Income-tax payer or government employee - excluded under many farmer schemes.
💡 Tip: Use our free Subsidy Finder to discover every scheme you qualify for - income support, credit, insurance, irrigation and equipment subsidy - based on your state, category and landholding.

PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Status Check & Helpline

After applying, track your status on the official portal using your registration number or Aadhaar. For help, call the Kisan Call Centre on 1800-180-1551 (toll-free, in your language) or visit your nearest agriculture office.