Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 1 Jun 2026
“We have created a 25.5 lakh hectare irrigation capacity under the PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana. Further, we will launch technology-enabled irrigation initiatives to implement cutting-edge technology for efficient water management.”
Irrigation expansion continues under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), which was extended through 2025-26 with about Rs 93,068 crore additional spending across AIBP, Har Khet Ko Pani and Watershed Development components. The Per Drop More Crop micro-irrigation component had covered about 96.83 lakh hectares (2015-16 to August 2025), and technology integration (IoT, GPS, geospatial tools) for efficient water management is being adopted. The pledge to expand irrigation and add technology-enabled initiatives is being delivered. Partial (ongoing).
Watershed Yatra outreach launched under WDC-PMKSY 2.0; PMKSY continues with Budget 2025-26 allocation of about Rs 8,260 crore for irrigation and water-use efficiency.
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We will leverage satellite imagery and communication technology to enhance the safety of our fishermen at sea, providing timely alerts and information.
We will establish Nucleus Breeding Centres and Brood Banks to ensure availability of quality fish seed and broodstock for self-reliance in the fisheries sector.
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