Cabinet Approves ₹1,600 Crore M-CADWM Sub-Scheme for Modern Irrigation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) |
| Parent Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) |
| Approval Authority | Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi |
| Total Outlay | ₹1,600 crore |
| Duration | 2025-2026 |
| Primary Goal | Modernize irrigation water supply network from canals/sources to farm gates |
| Infrastructure Focus | Backend development for micro-irrigation using pressurized piping systems |
| Targeted Irrigation | Up to 1 hectare per farmer |
| Technology Integration | Use of SCADA systems and IoT for water accounting and management |
| Pilot Approach | Initial implementation through pilot projects across agro-climatic zones |
| Funding Model | Challenge funding to encourage state participation and innovation |
| Community Involvement | Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT) to Water User Societies (WUS) |
| Support for WUS | Linkage with FPOs and PACS for five years |
| Youth Engagement | Encouraging youth participation in modern farming techniques |
| Future Expansion | Learnings to inform a National Plan for CADWM starting April 2026 |