Drip Irrigation on a Budget: How to Cut Water Use by Half and Boost Yields

Install low-cost drip irrigation for soybean and onion—save water, raise yields, and claim PMKSY subsidy. Practical guide for smallholders.

June rains can be erratic, and El Niño warnings mean you cannot rely on the monsoon alone this kharif. Drip irrigation is one of the smartest, most affordable ways to protect your crop from water stress—and it can cut your water bill in half while lifting yields by 20–40 %. Here's how to set it up, what it costs, where to get materials, and which government schemes will pay part of the bill. …