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To boost farmers' income, UP to modernise irrigation systems with central scheme

1 2 3 Lucknow: To reduce the dependence of farmers on traditional systems of irrigation and rainfall, the state govt will be implementing the 'modernisation of command area development and water management programme, a central govt initiative for which it has already sanctioned Rs 1,600 crore. Its key highlights include the formation of society clusters for joint irrigation system management, the use of modern irrigation tools, and the adoption of the 'one cluster, one crop' model. The programme will initially be launched as a pilot project in some areas, and IIT Kanpur will support it technically. "The programme will ensure consistent water supply to fields and significantly boost farmers' income. It will deliver water directly to every farm using a Pressurized Pipe Irrigation Network instead of outdated systems. This modern technology will ensure up to 90% water-use efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and increase crop yield," said irrigation and water resources secretary GS Naveen. The project is being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, integrating two major components of the Ministry of Jal Shakti: the Command Area Development and Water Management and the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme. You Can Also Check: Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow While phase one will be completed by March 2026, phase two beginning in April 2026 will continue through 2031. In the first phase, farmers will be given training to use modern irrigation tools like pipes, sensors, pumps, and filters that will help save 150 million cubic metres in the first phase alone. It will also lead to employment generation for thousands of people, the official claimed. "The project will be monitored at national, state, and district levels by a central committee headed by the secretary of the ministry of Jal Shakti department, the chief secretary at the state level, and district magistrates at the local level. Additionally, real-time tracking will be enabled through advanced tools. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to complete the pilot phase on time.