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24 July 2026

Centre demands return of PMKSY funds from Telangana

The topic involves the implementation and financial accountability of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), a flagship irrigation scheme, highlighting federal fiscal relations and governance challenges in project execution.

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Notes

  • The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Directorate of Monitoring and Appraisal (M&A) has demanded the return of ₹54.22 crore from the Telangana government.
  • The amount comprises ₹36.34 crore in Central Assistance released under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for nine projects, plus accrued interest.
  • The demand follows a July 2023 request by the state government to drop 11 previously submitted project proposals and reallocate central assistance to nine other projects.
  • Under PMKSY guidelines, failure to meet project completion timelines necessitates the conversion of released central assistance into a loan to the state government.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Dispute over Central fund allocation and utilization in Telangana, which has been running since 20 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the mechanisms of fiscal accountability and fund management under centrally sponsored schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in the context of cooperative federalism. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), what is the stipulated consequence if a state government fails to complete irrigation projects within the prescribed timeline?

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