Highlights of the scheme To focus on faster completion of ongoing Major and Medium Irrigation including National Projects. Creation of new water sources through Minor Irrigation (both surface and ground water) Command area development, strengthening and creation of distribution network from source to the farm. Promoting efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain – guns in the farm (Jal Sinchan) Water lifting devices like diesel/ electric/ solar pumpsets including water carriage pipes, underground piping system. Extension activities for promotion of scientific moisture conservation and agronomic measures Effective management of runoff water and improved soil & moisture conservation activities such as ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, rain water harvesting, in – situ moisture conservation and other allied activities on watershed basis. Converging with MGNREGS for creation of water source to full potential in identified backward rainfed blocks including renovation of traditional water bodies Funding pattern Agencies involved Challenges