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

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

    (a) Atal Bhujal Yojana was launched to improve groundwater management and has an outlay of ₹6000 crore over five years.

    (b) The Sprinkler Irrigation System is encouraged in districts with high rainfall and water availability.

    (c) The Underground Pipeline System (UGPL) is mainly promoted in regions with poor-quality underground water to enhance irrigation efficiency..

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Farmers are assisted for laying of sprinkler ton, drip irrigation and Underground pipe Line System (UGPL).

    (b) The Atal Bhujal Yojana aims to improve the ground water management by development sustainable ground water resources.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Integrated Micro Irrigation scheme is undertaken by HAREDA from 2014.

    (b) Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, district irrigation plans for all districts are finalised.

    Right Option : B
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