Drip Irrigation Subsidy in Kerala | Eligibility & Benefits
Drip irrigation subsidy in Kerala
Give water where your crop needs it. FarmersHub helps you plan, apply for and install a drip or sprinkler irrigation solution, with automation where suitable. Learn how the Per Drop More Crop scheme works and what your farm needs to get started.
A better way to water crops
Water at the root zone
Emitters deliver controlled amounts close to the plant, reducing avoidable wetting between rows.
More control
Set irrigation zones and timing around the crop, soil, season and available water.
Easier farm operation
A planned layout can reduce manual watering and accommodate filtration, fertigation and automation where suitable.
One team for the complete irrigation and subsidy journey
We can take care of your project from initial farm review through design, material selection, BOQ and cost estimate, support with the subsidy application paperwork, approved installation and inspection coordination. You have one local team to guide the next step.
Design and estimate
We assess crop spacing, water source, pump, pressure, terrain and zones, then prepare a practical drip or sprinkler layout and itemized BOQ.
Application support
We help organize the design, quotation and technical information requested by the implementing office, and guide you through the applicable submission and inspection steps.
Supply, automation and installation
We select suitable components from industry leading brands such as Jain Irrigation, with L&T controls and other automation options where appropriate, then install and commission the agreed system.
What subsidy may be available?
The Government of India’s Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme supports micro irrigation, including drip and sprinkler systems. The national financial assistance rates described by the government are:
National PDMC assistance rate on the applicable eligible cost.
National PDMC assistance rate on the applicable eligible cost.
Kerala implementation
State support, approved unit costs, crop coverage and application windows may change. Confirm the current terms with the local Krishi Bhavan or implementing office.
Is your farm a possible fit?
Drip systems are commonly planned for orchards, vegetables, banana and other suitable crops. A useful first review covers:
- Land location, area, ownership or cultivation arrangement
- Crop, spacing and number of plants or rows
- Water source, available flow, pump and power
- Terrain, existing pipes and proposed irrigation zones
- Prior subsidy received for the same area, if any
Final eligibility belongs to the relevant government authority.
Documents to keep ready
- Identity and bank details requested by the scheme
- Land records or permitted cultivation documents
- Farm location, area and crop details
- Any additional forms, approvals or quotations requested locally
Requirements can vary. Check the current list with your Krishi Bhavan before submitting.
How to move from interest to installation
Share farm details
Tell us the crop, area, location, water source and current irrigation setup.
Get a system plan
FarmersHub can prepare a layout, material list and BOQ or cost estimate for review.
Confirm scheme terms
Check eligibility, application window, approved specifications and sequence with the responsible office.
Apply and install
Follow the official approval and inspection process, then install the approved design.
Kerala drip irrigation subsidy FAQs
How much is the drip irrigation subsidy in Kerala?
PDMC describes national assistance rates of 55% for small and marginal farmers and 45% for other farmers on applicable eligible costs. Kerala’s current support, caps and approval rules should be confirmed with the implementing office for your farm.
Is the subsidy based on the full amount I pay?
Not necessarily. Assistance is assessed against approved unit costs and eligible components under current rules, so a shop quotation and subsidy calculation can differ.
Can I install first and apply later?
Do not assume a completed installation will qualify. Ask the implementing office about the required application, approval, inspection and installation order before buying materials.
Can FarmersHub help with a BOQ?
Yes. Share a plot sketch or measurements, crop spacing, water source and pump details. We can prepare a proposed irrigation layout and material estimate for your review. Government approval is issued by the relevant authority.
Plan your drip system with FarmersHub
From a garden plot to an orchard, we can support the complete drip or sprinkler project: site review, design, BOQ, subsidy application guidance, supply, installation, inspection coordination and automation options. Visit us at Palapooru, near Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522.