Overview
Micro-irrigation saves water and raises yields, and pumps are the heart of India's groundwater-based farming. Solar pumps under PM-KUSUM are replacing diesel pumps.
How It Works in Practice
India has the world's largest irrigated area, much of it watered by tubewells. Falling groundwater in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and parts of the south has made water-saving drip and sprinkler systems essential for high-value crops such as sugarcane, banana, pomegranate, grapes, onion and vegetables.
Rules and Support
Subsidies under the Per Drop More Crop scheme cover a large share of drip and sprinkler costs.
What It Means for Farmers and Traders
Drip with fertigation (fertiliser given through the drip) gives more uniform produce, which matters to processors and exporters. Many contract-farming programmes now require drip.
Companies, Bodies and Schemes
- Jain Irrigation Systems LtdJalgaonAboutExplore
- Netafim Irrigation India Pvt LtdVadodaraAboutExplore
- Finolex Plasson Industries Pvt LtdPuneAboutExplore
- Rivulis Irrigation India Pvt LtdMicro-irrigationAboutExplore
- Kirloskar Brothers LtdPumpsAboutExplore
- C.R.I. Pumps Pvt LtdCoimbatore · pumpsAboutExplore
- Shakti Pumps (India) LtdSolar pumpsAboutExplore
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