April 9, 2025 4:31 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 1,600 crore for modernisation of irrigation infrastructure under PMKSY

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). This initiative, with an initial outlay of Rs. 1600 crore, is set to run for the period 2025-2026 and is designed to significantly enhance the irrigation infrastructure in India. The primary goal of M-CADWM is to modernize the irrigation water supply network, ensuring that irrigation water reaches...