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N.S. Boseraju, the Minister for Minor Irrigation, said that the allocation of a INR 100 crore grant from the State Disaster Management Fund (SDMF) will be utilized to enhance water storage capacity of 93 tanks in the first phase in Karnataka.
He was speaking after the meeting with minor irrigation officials.
In 2023, 223 talukas were declared drought-affected due to insufficient rainfall. This year, the monsoon is forecasted to bring substantial rain. In response, the Minor Irrigation Department proposed measures to the government to enhance water storage capacity and prevent future water scarcity.
The government has sanctioned a INR 100 crore grant 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. Minister Boseraju directed officials to devise a comprehensive action plan for this purpose.
*Development of 93 Lakes in the First Phase:*
In the initial phase, the Minor Irrigation Department will develop 93 lakes. These lakes have already been identified, and authorities have been instructed to formulate detailed plans. Successful implementation of these projects will help mitigate water shortages for farmers’ agricultural activities in the future. The minister also emphasized the importance of channeling rainwater into these lakes to maximize their storage capacity.
“The protection and welfare of farmers are the primary goals of our government. The department will take necessary steps to enhance the water capacity of the lakes, improve groundwater levels, and thereby support our farmers,” stated.
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