• The programme was launched in 1974-75 and was restructured and renamed as Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) Programme in 2004
• The scheme has been implemented as a State Sector Scheme during the XI Five Year Plan (2008-09 to 2011-12). During XII Plan, the CADWM programme has been implemented pari-passu with Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP).

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• Now the programme is being implemented under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) – Har Khet Ko Pani from 2015-16. The ongoing CADWM programme has now been restricted to implementation of CAD works of 99                   prioritized AIBP projects.

Objective

• The main objective of CADWM Programme is to enhance utilisation of irrigation potential created and improve agriculture productivity and production on a                   sustainable basis through integrated and coordinated approach involving a                                multidisciplinary team.