Ministry/Department : Ministry of Water Resources
Scheme:
Under this scheme, Centre gives loan assistance to the States to help them complete some of the incomplete major/medium irrigation projects which are at an advanced stage of completion.
Objective:
To expedite completion of ongoing irrigation projects.
Factual Information:
- Launched in 1996-97
- This scheme is now a component of PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Related Information:
Irrigation is a state subject and irrigation projects are formulated, executed and funded by the State Governments themselves from their own resources