On April 10, the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) sub-scheme under the PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). With an outlay of ₹1,600 crore for FY 2025–2026, this scheme aims to improve irrigation efficiency and farm productivity through advanced infrastructure and tech integration.

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• ₹1,600 crore allocated for FY 2025–26
• Will modernize irrigation from canal/source to farm gate
• Part of PMKSY; handled by Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Focus: underground pressurized piped irrigation systems
• Targets farmers with up to 1 hectare of land
• Uses SCADA & IoT for real-time water use management
• Improves water-use efficiency (WUE) at farm level
• To be launched via pilot projects in various zones
• WUS to get 5-year support, linked to FPOs, PACS
• Learnings to shape National Plan under 16th Finance Commission from April 2026