Goverment Initiative For Irrigation In Haryana


 
 
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Government Initiative for Development of Irrigation

Haryana has an agricultural economy, due to which the cultivable lands are extensively irrigated. The ground water resources are also used extensively in the state. Therefore, water management is necessary in the Haryana.

The State Government has initiated various 'Field Water Management Programmes', these are as follows:

Atal Bhujal Yojana

  • This scheme was launched on 25th December, 2019 on the 95th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • The scheme aims to improve the ground water management by development sustainable ground water resources. For this, an outlay of Rs. 6000 crore is to be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020 - 21 to 2024 - 25).
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    Question : 1

    In which of the following districts of Haryana the sprinkler system is encouraged for irrigation ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Under Integrated Micro Irrigation Scheme, 14 different canal outlets are selected in ______________ districts of Haryana.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following statements are correct regarding irrigation initiatives in Haryana:

    (a) The sprinkler system is beneficial for the growth of crops like wheat, mustard and gram.

    (b) Under Drip Irrigation System scheme, underground Pipeline System laid to provide drip irrigation.

    (c)  The full form of is PMKSY is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.

    Right Option : D
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