Summary
A summary of the PMKSY scheme, its goals, and its limited reported benefits among small tea growers in a sample area, primarily due to lack of awareness.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) Impact on Small Tea Growers
Highlights
Overview of PMKSY
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), launched in 2015-16 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a national mission focused on increasing irrigation coverage and improving water use efficiency under the motto 'More Crop Per Drop'. The scheme aims to promote sustainable water conservation.
PMKSY and Small Tea Growers
Despite PMKSY's stated importance for small tea cultivation, a study in a sample area revealed that less than 15% of small tea growers reported benefiting from the scheme. The primary reason for the substantial majority not benefiting was a lack of awareness about the program.