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| First-of-its-kind pilot project under MCAD-SAMRIDHI scheme launched in J&K at Patyari Cluster, Samba | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: In a significant initiative towards modernization of irrigation infrastructure and promotion of efficient water management in Jammu & Kashmir, the Command Area Development Department, Jammu, has initiated the first-of-its-kind pilot project under the Scheme "Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (MCAD-SAMRIDHI)" in the Patyari Cluster of Block Ghagwal, District Samba. This project is one amongst 38 pilot projects approved by Govt. of India for implementing all over the country. This cluster extends over nearly 400 Ha. rainfed area and lacks assured irrigation facilities with a total project cost of Rs. 1198.26 lakhs.
A significant milestone in the implementation of the project was achieved today with the signing of the Agreement between the Command Area Development Department, Jammu and the Irrigation Service Provider, M/s RMS Contractors and Consultancy, Bhopal the project has now entered the implementation phase and is expected to mark a new chapter in the modernization of irrigation infrastructure and water management practices in Jammu & Kashmir.
The project envisages the development of a Pressurized Pipe Irrigation Network (PPIN) for efficient conveyance and distribution of irrigation water to agricultural fields. The system will be further strengthened through the integration of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, enabling improved monitoring, regulation and management of irrigation water.
The adoption of pressurized irrigation will help minimize conveyance and distribution losses and ensure that water is delivered to the agricultural fields in a more controlled, efficient and equitable manner. The integration of modern technological interventions is expected to facilitate better monitoring of water use and improve the overall efficiency of the irrigation system.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Pankaj Magotra, JKAS, Director, Command Area Development, Jammu, emphasized that the project represents an important shift towards technology-based and sustainable irrigation management in the Union Territory.
"The guiding principle of this initiative is 'Per Drop More Crop'. Our endeavour is not merely to provide irrigation water, but to ensure that every drop of available water is utilized judiciously and efficiently to produce more. Through Pressurized Pipe Irrigation, SCADA and IoT-based interventions, coupled with active participation of farmers, we aim to establish a modern and sustainable micro irrigation model that can be replicated in other Command Areas of Jammu & Kashmir with solar power on-grid facility."
The Director further emphasized that farmer participation will remain a key component of the project, with Water User Societies (WUSs) playing an important role in the operation, management and sustainable utilization of the irrigation infrastructure. The involvement of farmers is expected to promote a sense of ownership, improve water management practices and strengthen community participation in irrigation management. Around 400 farmers of the Patyari cluster in Samba are very keen to see the project grounded and have already registered a Water User Society for taking over the operation and maintenance of this project after its commissioning. They have signed a MoU with the Command Area Development for this purpose. |
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