Per Drop More Crop Statistics 2026: Micro Irrigation Area and Funds
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Per Drop More Crop had brought over 115 lakh hectares under drip and sprinkler irrigation by July 2026, according to PIB. Central assistance of Rs 8,123.24 crore was released in the last three years, and 12.30 lakh farmers benefited in 2025-26. State-wise coverage from a Lok Sabha answer is below.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop (PDMC): key numbers
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Top 15 states by area under PDMC (2015-16 to July 2025)
Area brought under drip and sprinkler irrigation through PDMC in each state from 2015-16 to 22 July 2025, with each state's share of the national total, as given in a Lok Sabha answer. The national total on that date was 102.56 lakh hectares.
| State | Area covered (lakh ha) | Share of national coverage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 23.182 | 22.60 |
| Tamil Nadu | 12.643 | 12.33 |
| Gujarat | 12.636 | 12.32 |
| Maharashtra | 11.251 | 10.97 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 10.552 | 10.29 |
| Rajasthan | 9.559 | 9.32 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4.955 | 4.83 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 4.365 | 4.26 |
| Telangana | 3.731 | 3.64 |
| Haryana | 2.053 | 2.00 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1.755 | 1.71 |
| Odisha | 1.500 | 1.46 |
| West Bengal | 1.240 | 1.21 |
| Assam | 0.584 | 0.57 |
| Jharkhand | 0.459 | 0.45 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 22 July 2025
Drip and sprinkler area under PDMC (March 2025)
Split of the 96.97 lakh hectares covered under PDMC from 2015-16 to 18 March 2025 between drip and sprinkler irrigation, as given in a Lok Sabha answer.
| System | Area covered (lakh ha) |
|---|---|
| Sprinkler irrigation | 50.60 |
| Drip irrigation | 46.37 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 18 March 2025
How a farmer gets the PDMC subsidy
What the numbers show
Per Drop More Crop pays farmers 55% (small and marginal) or 45% (others) of the cost of a drip or sprinkler system. According to a PIB backgrounder published on 29 August 2026, the scheme has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro irrigation since 2015-16, as of July 2026. PIB puts this at about 8.11% of India's net sown area.
The Centre released Rs 8,123.24 crore in central assistance over the last three years. In 2025-26 alone, Rs 3,226.36 crore was released or sanctioned for PDMC out of Rs 8,957.72 crore for the wider PM-RKVY umbrella scheme. In the same year, 12.30 lakh farmers benefited, and around 20% of them were women.
How coverage has grown
Lok Sabha answers give a steady trail of the cumulative area. It stood at 96.97 lakh hectares in March 2025, 102.56 lakh hectares in July 2025 and 106.75 lakh hectares on 31 October 2025, before PIB reported over 115 lakh hectares for July 2026.
State differences
Coverage is heavily concentrated in a handful of states. Up to July 2025, Karnataka alone accounted for 23.182 lakh hectares, or 22.60% of all PDMC coverage. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh each had more than 10 lakh hectares, and Rajasthan was close behind at 9.559 lakh hectares.
At the other end, large farming states such as Punjab (0.195 lakh ha) and Bihar (0.355 lakh ha) had very little area under the scheme. In the North East, Assam had the most at 0.584 lakh hectares. A March 2026 Lok Sabha answer said 68,607 farmers in Assam had benefited since the scheme began.
What the figures do not tell you
The area figures are cumulative from 2015-16. A farmer can get assistance again for the same land after seven years, so cumulative area may include some land covered twice. The figures also do not show how many systems are still working years after installation. Central assistance figures cover only the central share, not the state top-ups that many farmers also receive.
Where to check the numbers
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare publishes PDMC data on pdmc.da.gov.in. Parliament answers on sansad.in often carry state-wise tables, and PIB issues summaries when new totals are announced.
Frequently asked questions
How much area is covered under Per Drop More Crop?
PIB reported in August 2026 that PDMC has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro irrigation since 2015-16, as of July 2026. The figure was 106.75 lakh hectares on 31 October 2025, according to a Lok Sabha answer.
Which state has the most micro irrigation area under PDMC?
Karnataka leads with 23.182 lakh hectares, or 22.60% of national coverage, from 2015-16 to July 2025. Tamil Nadu (12.643 lakh ha) and Gujarat (12.636 lakh ha) come next.
How much money has the Centre released under PDMC?
Central assistance of Rs 8,123.24 crore was released in the last three years, according to a PIB backgrounder of 29 August 2026. In 2025-26, Rs 3,226.36 crore was released or sanctioned for PDMC within PM-RKVY.
How many farmers benefit from PDMC each year?
12.30 lakh farmers benefited from the scheme in 2025-26, and around 20% of them were women, according to PIB.
Is more area under drip or sprinkler irrigation?
Sprinkler is slightly ahead. Of the 96.97 lakh hectares covered by March 2025, 50.60 lakh hectares were under sprinkler and 46.37 lakh hectares under drip irrigation.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
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- sansad.in (sansad.in/getFile/loksabhaquestions/annex/185/AU448_bMl0qu.pdf?source=pqals)
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