PDMC Dataset
A structured dataset capturing micro-irrigation coverage under the PDMC scheme across 78 lakh hectares since 2015–16. It includes data on drip/sprinkler adoption, financial support, and water-saving interventions, enabling analysis of farm-level water-use efficiency and sustainable agriculture.
About Dataset
The Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) Dataset is a structured compilation of data from the PDMC scheme, launched in 2015–16 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The scheme promotes water-use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation technologies such as drip and sprinkler systems, aiming to conserve water, reduce input costs, and enhance farmers’ income. The dataset includes: State-wise and district-wise coverage of micro-irrigation, Area covered under drip and sprinkler systems, Beneficiary details and crop types, Financial allocations and utilization, Details of Other Interventions (OI) such as water harvesting and storage infrastructure, Differentiated allocation norms for special category states
Purpose of Dataset
The Scheme Promotes Water-use Efficiency At The Farm Level Through Micro-irrigation Technologies Such As Drip And Sprinkler Systems, Aiming To Conserve Water, Reduce Input Costs, And Enhance Farmers’ Income.
Dataset Metadata
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All States/UTs
AgriKosh
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Structured
Monthly
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N.A.
08/12/25 06:27:33
Restricted
Hosted
Secondary
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- Agriculture
- Agri
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PDMCDataset.csv
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