Demand for Immediate Release of Water into Canals for Cotton Irrigation
Farmers in the region have urged the administration to promptly release water into the canals to facilitate the irrigation of their cotton crops. In this regard, farmers and elected representatives visited the local Tehsil office and submitted a memorandum to the Naib Tehsildar.
The memorandum highlighted that most farmers in the region are currently engaged in sowing cotton and preparing their fields; however, they are facing difficulties due to the lack of adequate irrigation facilities. As water has not been released into the main canals and sub-canals for a considerable period, the fields remain deficient in moisture, thereby increasing the risk of adverse effects on the cotton crop.
The farmers emphasized that cotton is not only the region's primary cash crop but also the main source of livelihood for thousands of farmers. They warned that if water for irrigation is not made available in a timely manner, farmers could suffer severe financial losses. Due to unpredictable weather patterns and continuously depleting groundwater levels, farmers have become increasingly dependent on canal water.
The farmers appealed to the administration to prioritize their interests and ensure the immediate release of water into all canals and sub-canals across the region, thereby enabling timely irrigation and safeguarding the cotton crop.
Present on the occasion were Block President Rakesh Barman, Janpad Member Pradeep Sen, Nakul Patel, Ramu Seth, Mandalam President Shantilal, Lekhram Randwa, Suresh Kharte, Rameshwar Pawar, Mahendra Jain, Kalu Verma, Vikram Rawat, Mukesh Patel, Ganesh Solanki, Trilok Patel, and other farmers.
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