Effective
utilization of every drop of water through micro irrigation is
imperative for improving crop productivity, production and to
achieve sustainable improvement in living standards of small and
marginal farmers of State by improving the water use efficiency
through micro irrigation and farmers can get assured additional
income
Advantages of Micro Irrigation:
Water saving
Enhanced plant growth and yield.
Saving in labour and energy
Most suitable to poor soils
Control of weeds
Economy in cultural practices and easy operations
Possibility of using saline water
Improves fertilizer efficiency
Flexibility in operation
No soil erosion
No land preparation
Minimized the diseases and pest problems.
Telangana state
Micro Irrigation Project:
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Micro Irrigation Project (MIP), a unique and comprehensive project,
launched in November 2003.
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At present Telangana Micro Irrigation Project, a unique and
comprehensive project is being implemented in 32 districts of
Telangana state.
Area Covered
|
Particulars |
Area covered |
No of farmers benefitted |
|
Before formation of Telangana
(2003-04 to
2013-14) |
4.79 lakh ha |
5.02 lakh Nos |
|
After formation of Telangana
(2014-15 to
2022-23) |
3.52 lakh ha |
3.20 lakh Nos |
From 2023-24 Micro Irrigation Programme is being implemented under
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) – Per Drop More Crop.
Components of
Micro Irrigation:
Drip Irrigation for wide spaced crops (Online)
Drip Irrigation for closed spaced crops (Inline)
Mini & Micro Sprinklers
Portable, Semi Permanent & rain guns sprinklers
Unique Subsidy Pattern:
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All category farmers in revenue village irrespective of their
economic status are eligible for Drip Irrigation / Micro Irrigation
systems up to 12.50 acres or land holding possessed by the farmers
in Title Deed, whichever is less, with the following subsidy
pattern:
All SC/ST Farmer are eligible for 100% subsidy.
All BC farmers are eligible for 90% subsidy.
All SF/MF farmers (other than SC/ST) are eligible for 90% subsidy
All other caste farmers are eligible for 80%”.
Portable sprinklers: all category farmers are eligible for 75%
subsidy limited to 2.50 acres unit only.
Highlights of the Micro Irrigation
Project in Telangana State
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At least 25% of the financial target allocated to the State must be
earmarked to Agriculture crop sector in drip including Sugar cane,
Sericulture etc.
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Providing of 10 years after sales service to all Beneficiary farmers
instead of 5 years earlier.
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Providing of crop wise agronomical manual printed in Telugu to all
farmers.
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Providing of service centers by MI Companies at all Revenue
Divisional Head Quarters.
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Penalties for Violation of the Guidelines for Micro Irrigation
Programme is strictly followed in Telangana State.
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28 Nos of MI companies were empanelled in Telangana State Micro
Irrigation Project (TSMIP). Selection of MI Company is as per
Farmer Choice.
Transparency in
Implementation
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Telangana State Micro Irrigation Project is being implemented
through “Online Web Portal”
(www.horticulturedept.telangana.gov.in)
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Farmer has to register his application with bio-metric and aadhar
card either through Mee-Seva or through the website (Aadhar linked
OTP) (www.horticulturedept.telangana.gov.in)
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Farmers will get 5 Nos of SMS alerts to know the status of
applications i.e.,
1)
Immediately
after registration
2)
Preliminary
Inspection,
3)
About
payment of Beneficiary Contribution,
4)
Administrative sanction details and Trench cut,
5)
Release of
final payment.
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Farmer can track his application status Online through Farmer
Portal with his unique HP ID.
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Geo Coordinates are obtained for all the beneficiary fields and Geo
fencing is proposed to avoid duplication and for easy monitoring.
