Haryana Chief Minister Saini Emphasizes Timely Implementation of Water Conservation Projects
Ensure deadlines for water conservation projects: Saini
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini has urged officials to adhere strictly to deadlines for water conservation projects during a review meeting. Key initiatives include a modern irrigation system supported by an 85% government subsidy for community water tanks, aiming to enhance water efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional methods. The pilot project will begin in nine districts.
- 01An 85% government subsidy will be provided for constructing community water tanks to improve irrigation access.
- 02The pilot project will be launched in nine districts: Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Nuh, Rewari, Hisar, Jhajjar, and Sirsa.
- 03The new irrigation model aims to reduce reliance on tubewells and promote efficient water use through drip and sprinkler systems.
- 04The Irrigation Department is tasked with collaborating with agri-technology companies to convert agricultural land to micro-irrigation systems.
- 05Saini emphasized the importance of studying irrigation technologies from countries like Israel to modernize Haryana's irrigation infrastructure.
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During a review meeting on Saturday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini emphasized the need for strict adherence to deadlines for water conservation projects under the state's five-year action plan aligned with Haryana Vision-2047. He announced an 85% government subsidy for the construction of community water tanks to ensure that irrigation water reaches every farm. Saini urged officials to adopt modern irrigation techniques, moving away from traditional methods, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Per Drop-More Crop'.
The pilot project will be implemented in nine districts, including Bhiwani and Gurugram, focusing on reducing dependence on tubewells while promoting the use of drip and sprinkler systems. Additionally, Saini directed the Irrigation Department to work with agri-technology companies to convert agricultural land to micro-irrigation systems. He also called for a comprehensive five-year plan to ensure clean drinking water and sewerage facilities for every household, highlighting the importance of global best practices in water management.
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These initiatives will enhance irrigation efficiency, ensuring that farmers have better access to water resources, which could lead to increased agricultural productivity.
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