Scheme Approval: The Union Cabinet approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).
Financial Outlay & Timeline: The scheme has an initial outlay of ₹1,600 crore and will run from 2025-2026.
Key Goal: To modernize the irrigation water supply network to improve water access for farming clusters.
Focus on Small Landholders: Aims to help farmers with small land holdings by improving water-use efficiency.
Technology Integration: Employs advanced technologies like SCADA and IoT for better water accounting and management, increasing Water
WUS for five years, connecting them with Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) or Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) for sustainable water management.
Youth Engagement: Seeks to attract youth to agriculture by promoting modern irrigation techniques.
CADWM Program Start: The Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) Program was started as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in the year 1974-75.
Command Area Definition: The command area is the geographical area that receives water from an irrigation system.
