Bengaluru, Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister N S Bosaraju on Tuesday said a grant of Rs 100 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) will be used to increase the water storage capacity of 93 tanks in the state in the first phase.
The minister said this after a meeting with officials of the Minor Irrigation Department.
"In the initial phase, the Minor Irrigation Department will develop 93 lakes. These lakes have already been identified, and officials have been directed to prepare detailed plans. The successful implementation of these projects will facilitate the agricultural activities of the farmers in future. This will help in reducing water scarcity,” Boseraju said.
The minister also stressed the importance of channeling rainwater into these lakes to maximize their storage capacity.
He said, "The safety and welfare of farmers is the primary goal of our government. The department will take necessary steps to increase the water capacity of lakes, improve ground water level and thus support our farmers."
Noting that a total of 223 taluks were declared drought-hit due to inadequate rainfall in 2023, the minister said adequate monsoon rains are expected this year, and the Minor Irrigation Department proposed measures to the government to increase water storage. Have done. Capacity and preventing future water shortages.
He said the government has sanctioned a grant of Rs 100 crore from SDMF for this initiative. “These funds will be used to develop lakes, increase their water storage levels and support agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry.”
Boseraju directed the officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for this purpose.
The minister said this after a meeting with officials of the Minor Irrigation Department.
"In the initial phase, the Minor Irrigation Department will develop 93 lakes. These lakes have already been identified, and officials have been directed to prepare detailed plans. The successful implementation of these projects will facilitate the agricultural activities of the farmers in future. This will help in reducing water scarcity,” Boseraju said.
The minister also stressed the importance of channeling rainwater into these lakes to maximize their storage capacity.
He said, "The safety and welfare of farmers is the primary goal of our government. The department will take necessary steps to increase the water capacity of lakes, improve ground water level and thus support our farmers."
Noting that a total of 223 taluks were declared drought-hit due to inadequate rainfall in 2023, the minister said adequate monsoon rains are expected this year, and the Minor Irrigation Department proposed measures to the government to increase water storage. Have done. Capacity and preventing future water shortages.
He said the government has sanctioned a grant of Rs 100 crore from SDMF for this initiative. “These funds will be used to develop lakes, increase their water storage levels and support agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry.”
Boseraju directed the officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for this purpose.
