PMKSY

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...

December 27, 2024 4:36 PM

Year-End Review 2024: Key achievements & initiatives of Ministry of Food Processing Industries

In 2024, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) achieved significant milestones, driving growth in farm incomes, job creation, and reduction of post-harvest losses. The ministry's focus on improving infrastructure for preservation and processing, along with its various schemes, has been crucial to developing the food processing sector. Here's a recap of the key achievements and initiatives undertaken by MoFPI during the year. Sectoral Growth and Increased Exports The processed fo...

December 11, 2024 3:44 PM

Maharashtra leads in cold chain grants under PMKSY

Maharashtra has emerged as the leading beneficiary under the Cold Chain scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), receiving grants-in-aid totaling ₹431.62 crore. This makes it the top recipient, followed by Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh, which received ₹255.57 crore and ₹213.97 crore, respectively, as per the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Since its inception in 2008, the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure scheme under PMKSY has approved...