 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 27: Project Management Unit (PMU) of recently launched Modernization Command Area Development (MCAD) Scheme (SAMRIDDHI on pilot basis) being implemented in Patyari Cluster consisting of 7 villages namely Radial, Muthi Kalan, Muthi Khurd, Naran, Gangeeth, Patyari and Patyari Katlan Block-Ghagwal District Samba. The Project aims to transform traditional canal irrigation into a modern, pressurized, automated, and farmer-managed irrigation system, ensuring efficient water use, equitable distribution, and long-term sustainability.
A joint visit and public interaction programme was conducted today under the chairmanship of Pankaj Magotra (JKAS), Director, Command Area Development (CAD) Jammu, accompanied with the Director, Central Water Commission (CWC,) members of the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Officers/officials from allied departments. The team jointly inspected and assessed the water feasibility aspects under the ongoing programme of the Modernization Command Area Development (MCAD) project at Patyari Cluster. During the visit, the officers engaged with members of the Water User Society (WUS) and community representatives to understand ground-level issues, gather feedback, and ensure participatory planning for effective water resource management. The joint inspection aimed to strengthen inter-departmental coordination and promote sustainable water utilization strategies for enhanced agricultural productivity in the region.
Key features/Interventions of the Project are as under.
Area Covered: 401.3 ha (7 villages)
Water Source: Ravi Main Canal (assured, perennial)
Conversion from open canals to Pressurized Piped Irrigation Network (PPIN)
Pump house, primary-tertiary pipelines, valves, filtration & surge protection
100% Kharif & Rabi irrigation, 100% micro-irrigation readiness
SCADA/IoT automation with volumetric water metering
Solar backup & energy-efficient pumping
Formation of Water User Societies (WUS) for O&M and billing
Major Outcomes
?75% water-use efficiency
Elimination of head-tail inequity
20-30% increase in crop productivity
Reduced water & energy losses
Farmer ownership, women empowerment & livelihood enhancement
Reduced long-term O&M burden on Government
Ensures "Har Khet Ko Pani + Per Drop More Crop"
Makes irrigation measurable, accountable, and financially sustainable
Climate-resilient and replicable across command areas. |
