Water-Smart Farming with Per Drop More Crop

Water-Smart Farming with Per Drop More Crop: Transforming Indian Agriculture through Water Efficiency Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) promotes micro-irrigation to improve water use efficiency and enhance agricultural productivity. The scheme has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro irrigation as of July 2026. Financial assistance through direct benefit transfer and digital implementation has improved transparency and farmer access to affordable micro-irrigation facilities. Independent studies report higher