Sikta Irrigation Project Provides Regular Water Supply, Farmers Express Happiness
Summary
The Sikta Irrigation Project in Banke has begun providing regular year-round water supply, enabling farmers to cultivate paddy and wheat on time and boosting economic benefits through off-season vegetable farming.
Key Points
- The Sikta Irrigation Project has started releasing regular water in the canal throughout the year as per farmers' demand.
- The project aims to irrigate 42,766 hectares of land and currently provides irrigation to 24,000 hectares in Banke district.
- Farmers previously dependent on rainfall can now sow paddy seeds on time due to regular irrigation.
- About 45% of the paddy cultivation areas have prepared seedbeds with irrigation or alternative water sources in Banke.
