COVERAGE OF IRRIGATION AREA INCREASED BETWEEN FY16 AND FY21 FROM 49.3 PER CENT TO 55 PER CENT OF GROSS CROPPED AREA: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2024-25

COVERAGE OF IRRIGATION AREA INCREASED BETWEEN FY16 AND FY21 FROM 49.3 PER CENT TO 55 PER CENT OF GROSS CROPPED AREA: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2024-25 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=32185 Irrigation coverage rose from 49.3% to 55% of gross cropped area between FY16 and FY21, with irrigation intensity increasing from 144.2% to 154.5%. The Per Drop More Crop micro irrigation initiative expanded coverage to 95.58 lakh hectares through FY25 with substantial releases to states, supported by a Micro Irrigation Fund providing 2% interest subvention and approved/disbursed loans. Rainfed Area Development has been integrated into RKVY with allotted funds and area coverage, while organic farming schemes and cooperative sector reforms have mobilised clusters, Farmer Producer Companies, new PACS and service enhancements to strengthen farmer support and input delivery. en-us Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:36:59 +0530 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:36:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator COVERAGE OF IRRIGATION AREA INCREASED BETWEEN FY16 AND FY21 FROM 49.3 PER CENT TO 55 PER CENT OF GROSS CROPPED AREA: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2024-25 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=32185 Irrigation coverage rose from 49.3% to 55% of gross cropped area between FY16 and FY21, with irrigation intensity increasing from 144.2% to 154.5%. The Per Drop More Crop micro irrigation initiative expanded coverage to 95.58 lakh hectares through FY25 with substantial releases to states, supported by a Micro Irrigation Fund providing 2% interest subvention and approved/disbursed loans. Rainfed Area Development has been integrated into RKVY with allotted funds and area coverage, while organic farming schemes and cooperative sector reforms have mobilised clusters, Farmer Producer Companies, new PACS and service enhancements to strengthen farmer support and input delivery. News - Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:36:59 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=32185