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- A sub-scheme under PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), approved for 2025–26 with an outlay of ₹1,600 crore.
- Aims to modernize irrigation systems and improve water use efficiency at the farm level.
- Focuses on pressurized piped water delivery, real-time water monitoring via SCADA/IoT, and building backend systems for micro-irrigation.
- Encourages Water User Societies (WUS) to manage irrigation assets, supported for 5 years and linked to FPOs/PACS.
- Will be piloted through 78 projects across various regions, benefiting around 80,000 farmers.
- Forms the basis for a larger national plan post-2026, aligning with the 16th Finance Commission.
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