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:
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Water saving
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Enhanced plant
growth and yield.
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Saving in labour
and energy
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Most suitable to
poor soils
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Control of weeds
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Economy in
cultural practices and easy operations
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Possibility of
using saline water
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Improves
fertilizer efficiency
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Flexibility in
operation
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No soil erosion
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No land
preparation
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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 2021-22) |
3.12 lakh ha |
2.91 lakh Nos |
From 2015-16
Micro Irrigation Programme is being implemented under Pradhan Mantri
Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Per Drop More Crop.
Components
of Micro Irrigation:
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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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29 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.