Rajasthan government's Irrigation subsidy scheme a hit with farmers

The Rajasthan government’s scheme to provide subsidies under the micro irrigation mission to promote irrigation through drip, sprinklers and mini sprinklers has become popular among farmers.

Farmers are using these techniques and saving water. They are also earning good returns by having more yield in less area.

Agriculture commissioner Kanaram said that in the last four years, over 282,290 farmers have received subsidies of Rs 736.18 crore.

He pointed out that 179,773 farmers are availing subsidies of Rs 157.18 crore and irrigating 248,514 hectares with micro-irrigation systems. Similarly, 102,518 farmers are irrigating 130,036 hectares with the drip system and these farmers have availed