Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini affirmed the state government’s dedication to ensuring adequate irrigation water for all farming fields. He proposed the formation of farmer groups by the Irrigation Department to build community tanks for every 10 acres of agricultural land. These tanks, to be filled with canal water, will utilize micro-irrigation systems, with the government offering an 85% subsidy for their construction.
Saini, during a review meeting of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department’s five-year action plan under Haryana Vision-2047, stressed the need to move beyond traditional irrigation methods. Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Per Drop — More Crop” concept, he urged the department to develop forward-looking plans akin to those of developed nations for efficient water management towards achieving the “Viksit Bharat at 2047” goals.
The Chief Minister highlighted the potential for optimal utilization of limited water resources and emphasized the importance of visible departmental schemes on the ground. He instructed for awareness campaigns to reduce open-field irrigation practices, aiming to minimize irrigation costs for farmers and eliminate the necessity for tubewells under the new system.
In an initial phase, Saini directed the implementation of this initiative in nine districts, including Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Nuh, Rewari, Hisar, Jhajjar, and Sirsa. Here, farmer groups will be established, and community tanks built for land holdings of 10 acres or more with an 85% government subsidy. Water supply to these tanks will be facilitated through canal pipelines, with solar panels to be installed for sustainability.
