Andhra Pradesh Micro Irrigation Project (APMIP) — drip and sprinkler subsidy
Shown as running by: AP G.O.Rt.No.660 of 21.07.2026 — APMIP drip suppliers empanelled for 2026-27 (21 Jul 2026, Para 4: empanelment “for the supply of drip irrigation systems under APMIP (PMKSY-Per Drop More crop) to the farmers from 2026-27 onwards”)
Andhra Pradesh adds its own share on top of the central Per Drop More Crop subsidy, so drip costs SC/ST small and medium farmers nothing and other small and medium farmers 10%, up to printed ceilings; sprinklers get 50%.
- Lead benefit
- 100%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 7each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 5kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
100% of the drip system for an SC or ST farmer with up to 5 acres, up to ₹2,18,000.
What the document says, word for word
The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Small Farmers /Medium Farmers Belonging to SC/ST Category — Central assistance from GoI 33%, Matching State Share 22%, Additional State share 45%, Total State Share 67%, Total % of subsidy 100, Farmer Contribution 0%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 5, subsidy amount in lakhs 2.18”90% of the drip system for a farmer (not SC/ST) with up to 5 acres, up to ₹2,18,000.
What the document says, word for word
The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Small Farmers /Medium Farmers other than SC/ST category — Central assistance from GoI 33%, Matching State Share 22%, Additional State share 35%, Total State Share 57%, Total % of subsidy 90, Farmer Contribution 10%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 5, subsidy amount in lakhs 2.18”90% of the drip system for a farmer with above 5 and up to 10 acres in Rayalaseema or Prakasam districts, or an ST farmer in an ITDA area, up to ₹3,46,000.
What the document says, word for word
Only for farms above 5 and up to 10 acres in the districts named. The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Medium farmers of Rayalaseema, Prakasam Districts and ST Farmers in ITDA areas (above 5 to 10 Ac) — Central assistance from GoI 27%, Matching State Share 18%, Additional State share 45%, Total State Share 63%, Total % of subsidy 90, Farmer Contribution 10%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 10, subsidy amount in lakhs 3.46”70% of the drip system for a farmer with above 5 and up to 10 acres in a coastal district other than Prakasam, up to ₹3,10,000.
What the document says, word for word
Only for farms above 5 and up to 10 acres in coastal districts other than Prakasam. The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Medium farmers of Coastal Districts (above 5 to 10 Ac) except Prakasam — Central assistance from GoI 27%, Matching State Share 18%, Additional State share 25%, Total State Share 43%, Total % of subsidy 70, Farmer Contribution 30%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 10, subsidy amount in lakhs 3.10”50% of the drip system for a big farmer, for up to 12.5 acres, up to ₹4,00,000.
What the document says, word for word
The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Big farmers — Central assistance from GoI 27%, Matching State Share 18%, Additional State share 5%, Total State Share 23%, Total % of subsidy 50, Farmer Contribution 50%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 12.5, subsidy amount in lakhs 4.00”50% of a sprinkler set for a small or marginal farmer of any category, for up to 5 acres, up to ₹19,000.
What the document says, word for word
The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Small and Marginal farmers of all categories — Central assistance from GoI 33%, Matching State Share 17%, Additional State share 0%, Total State Share 17%, Total % of subsidy 50, Farmers Contribution 50%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 5, subsidy amount in lakhs 0.19”50% of a sprinkler set for other farmers, for up to 12.5 acres, up to ₹19,000.
What the document says, word for word
The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
“Other famers — Central assistance from GoI 27%, Matching State Share 18%, Additional State share 5%, Total State Share 23%, Total % of subsidy 50, Farmers Contribution 50%, Ceiling limit: Area in acres 12.5, subsidy amount in lakhs 0.19”How much can I claim?
This clause does not fund this applicant type (Para 3(a) Drip Irrigation table).
The percentage applies to the cost of the system as designed and billed by the APMIP-empanelled company; the subsidy never exceeds the ceiling printed for your row.
Who can apply
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- Woman farmer
Papers you need
How to apply
- Apply to the APMIP office of the Department of Horticulture & Sericulture in your district (Project Director / District Micro Irrigation Officer) — the Director of Horticulture & Sericulture implements this pattern (para 4).
- Choose a micro-irrigation company empanelled under APMIP to survey your field and supply the system (G.O.Rt.No.660 of 2026, para 4).
- Pay only your farmer share shown in the table — 0% for SC/ST up to 5 acres, 10% for other small and medium farmers up to 5 acres, 50% for sprinklers (para 3, column 8).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.