Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana aims at bringing irrigation water to every village

NEW DELHI: The central government’s Rs 1,000-crore irrigation scheme aims at bringing irrigation water to every village by converging ongoing schemes being implemented by various ministries.

Under the project, a dynamic annual fund allocation methodology, which mandates states to allot more funds to irrigation sectors for becoming eligible to access funds under this scheme, is also being considered.

“A number of central schemes are currently operational to augment irrigation co ..