The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana will be implemented in all the 51 districts of the State now. Presently, it covers only 22 districts. On the request of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during training under the scheme to officers of 22 districts on January 7-8, the Central Government has consented to implement it in remaining 29 districts. This has been informed by Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Gaurishankar Bisen.
Bisen informed that under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, it would be ensured that irrigation water reaches farmers' fields. In this regard, workshop of officers of remaining 29 districts will be held on January 28-29. Earlier, training was imparted to 16 IAS and IFS officers of 2012 batch as master trainers under the scheme in New Delhi.
Bisen informed that the scheme will be implemented through its 4 components. First component is Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, under which works would be undertaken on major and medium irrigation projects. Second is 'Water for Every Field' for surface and ground water irrigation resources. Under third component, micro irrigation will be undertaken under 'Per Drip More Crop Scheme'. Watershed programmes in command areas and minor irrigation plans will be chalked out under fourth component.
Under the scheme, Central government will contribute 60 per cent while share of the State Government will be 40 per cent. For scheme's implementation at district level, District Irrigation Planning Committees headed by collectors have been formed. For giving information about the scheme, Central Government has released first installment of Rs 2 crore for 22 districts. Besides, Rs 41.37 crore has been allocated under 'Per Drip More Crop Scheme', Rs 2.61 crore under ATMA, Rs 5.30 crore for MNREGA and Rs 13.60 crore under watershed programme.