When and with what objective Prime Minister Irrigation Scheme was started?

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Q. When and with what objective Prime Minister Irrigation Scheme was started?

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PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana was launched in 2015 to extend irrigation to every field and improve water-use efficiency.

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) — the Prime Minister's irrigation scheme — was started in 2015.

Objectives:

To provide assured irrigation to farm land — the goal of 'Har Khet Ko Pani' (water to every field).
To increase the area under irrigation and reduce dependence on rainfall.
To improve water-use efficiency through micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler) — the idea of 'Per Drop More Crop'. …

Q.When and with what objective Prime Minister Irrigation Scheme was started?