Underground Irrigation Systems Boost Agricultural Productivity in Madhesh Province
Summary
Madhesh Province's underground irrigation systems, including deep tube wells and power drills, are enhancing agricultural productivity by irrigating thousands of bighas of land despite challenges like decreasing water tables and theft of equipment.
Key Points
- Underground irrigation systems in Madhesh Province have significantly boosted agricultural productivity by irrigating 1,850 bighas of land in Dhanusha and Mahottari districts.
- Deep tube wells and power drills have been installed, with one deep tube well irrigating 40 bighas and one power drill irrigating nine bighas of land.
- The Water Resources and Underground Irrigation Development Division Office has installed 35 deep tube wells and 50 power drills, with 81 more power drills under construction.
- Challenges include theft of transformers and copper coils from deep tube wells and decreasing water tables impacting irrigation efficiency.
