<h1>Economic Survey 2024-25: India's Irrigation Coverage Grows, Micro-Irrigation Fund and Organic Farming Initiatives Expand</h1> The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights significant advancements in India's irrigation and agricultural sectors. Between FY16 and FY21, irrigation coverage increased from 49.3% to 55% of the gross cropped area. The Per Drop More Crop initiative released 21,968.75 crore to states, covering 95.58 lakh hectares. The Micro-Irrigation Fund approved 4,709 crore in loans, disbursing 3,640 crore. Organic farming efforts under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana mobilized 25.30 lakh farmers. Over 9,000 new cooperative societies were established, with 35,293 functioning as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras, enhancing agricultural productivity and financial services in rural areas.