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Farm ponds a game-changer for parched Anantapur district
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Digging work for farm ponds or tanks taken up under the ‘Sankranti Sedyapu Kuntalu’ in January this year with the aim of achieving a target of one lakh by March 2016, at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore, is to become a boon for farmers in the drought-hit Anantapur district. This is more so in the context of dwindling groundwater levels.
* One lakh irrigation ponds planned in the district
* Govt to give 100 per cent subsidy for constructing the farm ponds and farmers only have to permit the construction of pits in their lands
Anantapur: Digging work for farm ponds or tanks taken up under the ‘Sankranti Sedyapu Kuntalu’ in January this year with the aim of achieving a target of one lakh by March 2016, at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore, is to become a boon for farmers in the drought-hit Anantapur district. This is more so in the context of dwindling groundwater levels. Inspired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the guidance provided by Collector Kona Sashidhar, the basic aim of these tanks is to store rain water wherever possible so as to give a boost to the groundwater levels, including those of borewells. Besides, it will benefit cattle like sheep and goats.
These ponds of two types are being launched in the fields of farmers in December second week under the ‘Panta Sanjeevani’ programme, with the initial target of 25,000. Already proposals have been made and estimates prepared, after the technical clearance has been obtained.
The process of marking for the farm ponds is going on at a brisk pace, said DWMA project director Nagabhushanam. He said the water stored in these tanks will help irrigate 10 lakh hectares, thus saving crops. Leaf vegetables and vegetables can be raised utilising the stored water.
The rain in October and November has helped in filling 43,712 tanks, which have been taken up under the MGNREGS and watershed programmes. They are almost full with storage of 0.299 tmcft. Such situation has never been experienced in the district.
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