Assam to soon launch surface irrigation scheme ‘Har Khet Ko Pani’

GUWAHATI: Irrigation Department of the Government of Assam will soon implement surface minor irrigation scheme named ‘Har Khet Ko Pani’ in the state. This is expected to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilisation of water resources This initiative to increase access to ground water would be implemented under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and will cover 14 districts in first phase. The scheme will provide irrigation facilities to around 1.4 Lakh agricultural lands in the state. Under this scheme, 4779 solar and electricity operated tube wells are to be installed benefitting over 19,000 farmers. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal while reviewing the on-going irrigation schemes stressed on the need for drawing a road map to ensure effective implementation of this proposed scheme. The Chief Minister also made several suggestions to make the Irrigation Department more farmer friendly enhancing its credibility and efficiency. The Chief Minister also underlined the need for timely implementation and speedy completion of all ongoing schemes of the department in the state. The Chief Minister directed the department to convene district wise review of every major and minor irrigation scheme at Secretary and Chief Engineer level in the presence of executive engineers and contractors or implementing agencies. Sonowal asked the department to advertise details of each and every scheme highlighting the name of contractors or implementing agencies as well as sanctioned amount with a view to bring more transparency in the functioning of the department. Besides, the Chief Minister also instructed to initiate necessary steps for filling up all vacancies in the department to enhance its working capacity.

Source: The Times of India

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