agriculture

Per Drop More Crop — Micro-Irrigation Assistance

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India / Agriculture Department, Gujarat

Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana provides capital subsidies to farmers for installing modern drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation systems. Increases water-use efficiency by up to 50%, reduces fertiliser runoff, and boosts crop productivity across Gujarat's agricultural clusters.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Cultivating farmers in Gujarat with assured water source and cultivable land holding valid revenue records. Applicant must possess cultivable agricultural land (7/12, 8A). Must have an assured source of irrigation water (borewell, open well, farm pond, or canal). Must purchase micro-irrigation system from an empanelled manufacturer. System must conform to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Farmer Aadhaar card.
- Land revenue records: 7/12 and 8A extracts.
- Water source proof (electricity bill of agricultural pump / solar pump certificate).
- Bank passbook copy with IFSC.
- Caste certificate for SC/ST farmers (for enhanced subsidy).
- Technical layout plan and quotation from empanelled supplier.
Step 3: Apply
Online through iKhedut portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) or through empanelled micro-irrigation vendors. Step 1: Apply online on iKhedut portal under Micro-Irrigation section. Step 2: Select approved micro-irrigation supplier and upload land and water documents. Step 3: Agriculture / GGRC field staff inspects farm and issues work order. Step 4: Empanelled vendor installs micro-irrigation system on the farm. Step 5: Joint physical verification and GPS-tagging of installed system. Step 6: Subsidy credited directly via DBT to vendor / farmer account.
Step 4: Verification
Pre-sanction water source check and post-installation GPS field verification.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Agriculture Officer / GGRC, Government of Gujarat.
Step 6: Benefit
Subsidies up to 70% of approved unit cost for small and marginal farmers. Subsidies up to 50% of approved unit cost for other general farmers. Covering up to a maximum ceiling of 5 hectares per beneficiary family. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into farmer bank account or institutional credit to empanelled vendor.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
iKhedut Helpdesk and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Eligibility details

Minimum age: 18 years
Occupation: Cultivating farmer.
Residency: Permanent resident of Gujarat.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare — Per Drop More Crop

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

iKhedut Gujarat Agriculture Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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Per Drop More Crop — Micro-Irrigation Assistance

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India / Agriculture Department, Gujarat

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Cultivating farmers in Gujarat with assured water source and cultivable land holding valid revenue records. Applicant must possess cultivable agricultural land (7/12, 8A). Must have an assured source of irrigation water (borewell, open well, farm pond, or canal). Must purchase micro-irrigation system from an empanelled manufacturer. System must conform to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Farmer Aadhaar card.
Land revenue records: 7/12 and 8A extracts.
Water source proof (electricity bill of agricultural pump / solar pump certificate).
Bank passbook copy with IFSC.
Caste certificate for SC/ST farmers (for enhanced subsidy).
Technical layout plan and quotation from empanelled supplier.

Step 3: Apply

Online through iKhedut portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) or through empanelled micro-irrigation vendors. Step 1: Apply online on iKhedut portal under Micro-Irrigation section. Step 2: Select approved micro-irrigation supplier and upload land and water documents. Step 3: Agriculture / GGRC field staff inspects farm and issues work order. Step 4: Empanelled vendor installs micro-irrigation system on the farm. Step 5: Joint physical verification and GPS-tagging of installed system. Step 6: Subsidy credited directly via DBT to vendor / farmer account.

Step 4: Verification

Pre-sanction water source check and post-installation GPS field verification.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Agriculture Officer / GGRC, Government of Gujarat.

Step 6: Benefit

Subsidies up to 70% of approved unit cost for small and marginal farmers. Subsidies up to 50% of approved unit cost for other general farmers. Covering up to a maximum ceiling of 5 hectares per beneficiary family. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into farmer bank account or institutional credit to empanelled vendor.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

iKhedut Helpdesk and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare — Per Drop More Crop

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

iKhedut Gujarat Agriculture Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.