The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana , and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers (PMKSY) for the period 2025-2026 The scheme aims to modernize the irrigation water supply.
The use of SCADA and Internet of Things technology will be used for water network, providing robust backend infrastructure for micro-irrigation by farmers accounting and management, increasing water use efficiency at the farm level, increasing agriculture production and productivity, and increasing farmers’ income.
The projects will be made sustainable by Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT) to the Water User Society (WUS), providing handholding support for linking them with existing Economic Entities for five years. The National Plan for Command Area Development and Water Management will be launched starting from April 2026 for the 16th Finance Commission period.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with an initial and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers outlay of ₹1,600 crore.
Objectives and Components
- Modernization of Irrigation Infrastructure: Upgrading existing irrigation networks to supply water from current canals or other sources to designated clusters The M-CADWM scheme , and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers including underground pressurized piped irrigation, to optimize water usage at the farm aims to enhance irrigation efficiency and agricultural productivity through several key initiatives.
- Advanced Water Management Technologies: Implementing technologies such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time water accounting and management, aiming to increase water use efficiency Establishing robust infrastructure for micro-irrigation systems, including underground pressurized piped irrigation, to optimize water usage at the farm level.
- Capacity Building and Sustainability: Promoting the formation and strengthening of Water User Societies (WUS) for effective management of irrigation assets. These societies will receive support to link with existing economic entities like Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) or Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) for five years. The scheme also aims to attract youth to adopt modern irrigation methods.
Pilot Projects and Future Plans
The initial phase involves pilot projects across various agro-climatic zones, benefiting approximately 80,000 farmers through 78 pilot projects. These projects will serve as a foundation for designing and structuring a comprehensive National Plan for Command Area Development and Water Management, set to launch in April 2026, coinciding with the 16th Finance Commission period.
Expected Outcomes
The implementation of the M-CADWM scheme is anticipated to Improved irrigation infrastructure and water management are expected to boost crop yields and overall agricultural output Efficient water management practices aim to conserve water resources and ensure their sustainable use in agriculture
- Empower Farming Communities: Capacity building and the establishment of WUS are , and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers designed to empower farmers, fostering community-led irrigation management and sustainable agricultural practices These societies will receive support to link with existing economic entities like Farmer Producer Organizations.
This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to modernizing irrigation This initiative systems, promoting efficient water use, Modernization enhancing the livelihoods of farmers , and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers through improved agricultural practices.
The Indian government has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) with an initial outlay of ₹1,600 crore. This initiative aims to enhance irrigation efficiency, promote micro-irrigation, and improve water management technologies for better agricultural productivity.
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