By Ramji Mishra
The canal irrigation network in Uttar Pradesh measures upto 74,660 kilometres and includes rajbaha (smaller canals) and drains. Still, almost 78% of irrigation needs are met by groundwater, the levels of which are fast dropping. Water conflicts around irrigation are getting violent and such clashes have left a farmer dead in the past week.
The canal irrigation network in Uttar Pradesh measures upto 74,660 kilometres and includes rajbaha (smaller canals) and drains. Still, almost 78% of irrigation needs are met by groundwater, the levels of which are fast dropping. Water conflicts around irrigation are getting violent and such clashes have left a farmer dead in the past week.
By Hridayesh Joshi
Locals who live in the hills say rampant deforestation has led to the “forest rivers” going dry. These small rivers and streams used to be the major source of water for people living in the hills. Now locals are forced to look at other options
Locals who live in the hills say rampant deforestation has led to the “forest rivers” going dry. These small rivers and streams used to be the major source of water for people living in the hills. Now locals are forced to look at other options
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone, hundreds of villagers displaced by the construction of Kharak dam continue to demonstrate outside the District Collectorate’s office. They demand compensation for the loss of their lands in adherence to the Supreme Court order of 2017. Details here
In Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone, hundreds of villagers displaced by the construction of Kharak dam continue to demonstrate outside the District Collectorate’s office. They demand compensation for the loss of their lands in adherence to the Supreme Court order of 2017. Details here
By Dr SB Misra
As of now, Gram Pradhans only have rights, but no responsibility. The Centre should act as a facilitator to resolve issues of farmers pertaining to irrigation, canal, tube wells, support prices and seed-fertilizers. The Gram Pradhans can be vested with statutory responsibility and some honorarium to supervise its functioning. There should be absolute decentralization of local administration till the level of Panchayat
As of now, Gram Pradhans only have rights, but no responsibility. The Centre should act as a facilitator to resolve issues of farmers pertaining to irrigation, canal, tube wells, support prices and seed-fertilizers. The Gram Pradhans can be vested with statutory responsibility and some honorarium to supervise its functioning. There should be absolute decentralization of local administration till the level of Panchayat
By Parul Kulshreshta
Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.
Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.
By Pavan Kumar Maurya
In 2018, paddy cultivation in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh took a new turn, when black rice grains were first introduced here. Farmers who cultivated it got good returns. But, a drop in demand has left huge amounts of the blackrice unsold. Many farmers have given up the cultivation but say with government intervention, they will regrow the nutritious and ecologically beneficial rice variety.
In 2018, paddy cultivation in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh took a new turn, when black rice grains were first introduced here. Farmers who cultivated it got good returns. But, a drop in demand has left huge amounts of the blackrice unsold. Many farmers have given up the cultivation but say with government intervention, they will regrow the nutritious and ecologically beneficial rice variety.
By Ramji Mishra
उत्तर प्रदेश में 74,660 किलोमीटर लंबा नहर सिंचाई नेटवर्क है और इसमें रजबहा और छोटी नहरें शामिल हैं। लेकिन फिर भी लगभग 78% सिंचाई की जरूरत भूजल से पूरी होती है, जिससे भूजल स्तर तेजी से गिर रहा है। सिंचाई को लेकर अक्सर विवाद होते रहते हैं जोकि हिंसक होते जा रहे हैं और पिछले हफ्ते ऐसी ही एक झड़प में एक किसान की मौत हो गई।
उत्तर प्रदेश में 74,660 किलोमीटर लंबा नहर सिंचाई नेटवर्क है और इसमें रजबहा और छोटी नहरें शामिल हैं। लेकिन फिर भी लगभग 78% सिंचाई की जरूरत भूजल से पूरी होती है, जिससे भूजल स्तर तेजी से गिर रहा है। सिंचाई को लेकर अक्सर विवाद होते रहते हैं जोकि हिंसक होते जा रहे हैं और पिछले हफ्ते ऐसी ही एक झड़प में एक किसान की मौत हो गई।