Guwahati: Only 14% of the gross sown space in Assam has been lined by irrigation initiatives this 12 months, irrigation minister Ashok Singhal mentioned within the state meeting on Friday.
Out of the practically 4,000 irrigation initiatives within the state, greater than 1,500 will not be useful, he mentioned.
Replying to a query from Independent legislator Akhil Gogoi, Singhal mentioned the gross sown space within the state is 38.88 lakh hectares and the web sown space is 27.24 lakh hectares.
Out of those, 11.03 lakh hectares have been introduced below irrigation schemes until 2023, though this 12 months, crops in solely 5.50 lakh hectares could possibly be grown utilizing water offered below these schemes.
Irrigation schemes lined 14% of the gross sown space within the state this 12 months, the minister mentioned.
Water via the schemes is offered to Kharif crops (June to October) and Rabi crops (November to May).
There are 3,913 schemes below the irrigation division, of which 1,585 are at the moment not working.
Singhal mentioned work is happening to revive the non-functioning schemes and initiatives. PTI
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Out of the practically 4,000 irrigation initiatives within the state, greater than 1,500 will not be useful, he mentioned.
Replying to a query from Independent legislator Akhil Gogoi, Singhal mentioned the gross sown space within the state is 38.88 lakh hectares and the web sown space is 27.24 lakh hectares.
Out of those, 11.03 lakh hectares have been introduced below irrigation schemes until 2023, though this 12 months, crops in solely 5.50 lakh hectares could possibly be grown utilizing water offered below these schemes.
Irrigation schemes lined 14% of the gross sown space within the state this 12 months, the minister mentioned.
Water via the schemes is offered to Kharif crops (June to October) and Rabi crops (November to May).
There are 3,913 schemes below the irrigation division, of which 1,585 are at the moment not working.
Singhal mentioned work is happening to revive the non-functioning schemes and initiatives. PTI
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Paddy pushes kharif acreage above ‘regular’ sown space
The sown space of kharif crops in India has surpassed the ‘regular’ acreage for the primary time this season, regardless of a monsoon rainfall deficit of 9%. While pulses and oilseeds have seen a lower in acreage in comparison with final 12 months, paddy has recorded a 3% improve. This might be attributed to farmers counting on paddy and sugarcane, which fetch greater returns on account of authorities procurement and honest costs. Coarse cereals have additionally seen greater acreage, whereas jute, mesta, cotton, pulses, and oilseeds have lagged behind.
The sown space of kharif crops in India has surpassed the ‘regular’ acreage for the primary time this season, regardless of a monsoon rainfall deficit of 9%. While pulses and oilseeds have seen a lower in acreage in comparison with final 12 months, paddy has recorded a 3% improve. This might be attributed to farmers counting on paddy and sugarcane, which fetch greater returns on account of authorities procurement and honest costs. Coarse cereals have additionally seen greater acreage, whereas jute, mesta, cotton, pulses, and oilseeds have lagged behind.
Automated drip irrigation a recreation changer in horticulture
North Karnataka is going through extreme drought, inflicting crop loss and escalating costs of farm merchandise. To tackle this, the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) has launched automated drip irrigation, which permits farmers to develop greens utilizing much less water. This micro-irrigation system is efficient for rising high-demand greens like tomatoes and chilli. WALMI has arrange an indication of this technique on a five-acre plot, and farmers are implementing it to attain good yields. This technique is especially helpful for rain-fed areas in North Karnataka.
North Karnataka is going through extreme drought, inflicting crop loss and escalating costs of farm merchandise. To tackle this, the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) has launched automated drip irrigation, which permits farmers to develop greens utilizing much less water. This micro-irrigation system is efficient for rising high-demand greens like tomatoes and chilli. WALMI has arrange an indication of this technique on a five-acre plot, and farmers are implementing it to attain good yields. This technique is especially helpful for rain-fed areas in North Karnataka.
Irrigation tank for agriculture, dont drain water from it: HC
The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction to stop the authorities from draining water from an irrigation tank in Virudhunagar district, below the pretext of desilting it. The court docket noticed that the water within the tank needs to be preserved for agricultural use and ordered a response from the district administration officers. The petitioner, a resident of Vilakkucheri village, had requested upkeep work on the tank to be carried out in the course of the dry season, however the panchayat president tried to begin the work in the course of the monsoon season.
The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction to stop the authorities from draining water from an irrigation tank in Virudhunagar district, below the pretext of desilting it. The court docket noticed that the water within the tank needs to be preserved for agricultural use and ordered a response from the district administration officers. The petitioner, a resident of Vilakkucheri village, had requested upkeep work on the tank to be carried out in the course of the dry season, however the panchayat president tried to begin the work in the course of the monsoon season.
