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| Lift Irrigation |
Lift Irrigation is when source A and source B are at two different levels, and water is lifted. Source A being a place, source B being the water . Water (as you know) is essential for both domestic and agricultural use, without it neither will thrive efficiently.Pani Panchayat has completed about 52 lift irrigation schemes in Purandhar Taluka and around, irrigating about 1232 hect. in all. Methods The methods used to lift water vary (mainly based on what tools are being used). During ancient times a person or bullocks were used, in modern times gatherings of farmers are often used.Water can be lifted from wells, rivers, irrigation tanks etc. and recieved through pipes made of cement, steel, PVC etc. (it is best that the water source is in close proximity to the villages).
Locals along with NGO's helped in the Lift Irrigation process, which became beneficial to the farmers and other professionals, this contributed to 20% the cost lifting the water. This contribution showed how much people were aware of this method of Lift Irrigation.
The Process
- Planning
- Designing
- Execution
Knowledgeable technical person. Participation of beneficiaries is quite necessary and has contributed to 20% of the construction is saved by the farmers and professionals.. The remaining amount can be had either through government as a subsidy or as a loan from the banks, repayable in 10 to 15 years. Benefits
- Increase in food production and thereby increase in income level as the land turns into irrigated land.
- Removal of drought conditions and no problem of drinking water.
- Stabilized agriculture as water is available whenever it is required.
- Some financial assistance to the villagers from state government, advances from the bank.
- This work is not labor oriented. But when the scheme is completed and brought in operation, it will provides gainful employment to all the persons coming under the preview of the scheme
Issues
Not everyone prefers this method of technology.The cost of the scheme is very high. For individual benefit a farmer will move heaven and earth. But for a group of farmers, this approach is not that friendly and cooperative. Awareness is always the best option, and will help people realize the benefits of using this (or various other) methods.