Microirrigation_Status_India_2025- .pptx

Microirrigation_Status_India_2025

1. Microirrigation Status in India An overview of the adoption, benefits, challenges, and government initiatives (As of 2025)

2. What is Microirrigation? • Water-efficient irrigation system delivering water directly to plant roots. • Two types: Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation. • Enhances water-use efficiency and crop productivity.

3. Current Status (2025) • Area covered: ~16 million hectares. • Share of net irrigated area: ~18–20%. • Leading states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat. • High adoption in sugarcane, cotton, banana, vegetables, grapes.

4. Government Initiatives • PMKSY – Per Drop More Crop: - Subsidies for microirrigation (40–55%). - Focus on small/marginal farmers and water-scarce areas. • Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF): - ₹5,000 crore corpus with NABARD. - Low-interest loans to states.

5. Benefits of Microirrigation • Saves 40–60% water. • Increases yields by 20–50%. • Efficient fertilizer use via fertigation. • Reduces labor, energy costs, and soil erosion.

6. Challenges • High initial setup cost. • Lack of awareness and training. • Maintenance issues like clogging. • Small, fragmented land holdings. • Irregular power supply in rural areas.

7. Way Forward • Custom hiring centers for small farmers. • Smart irrigation via IoT and digital tools. • Awareness campaigns and training programs. • Encourage private sector participation. • Expand to non-traditional areas and crops.