GURUGRAM: PWD minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Saturday the state was facing a water provide deficit of 20.73 million acres toes (MAF) and the water desk was "depleting very fast" on account of a upward thrust in choice of tubewells.
The minister said Haryana required nearly 33 MAF of water consistent with yr, of which 11.28 MAF was being sourced from under the bottom. According to Singh, 64 of the 117 blocks in the state have been exploiting floor water and choice of tube-wells has long past up to nine lakh from 25,000 a few years ago. "Given the situation of water availability in the state, we have to stop excessive use of ground water. At the same time, we have to adopt diverse agricultural techniques and cultivate crops that require less water," Singh advised a public amassing in Darbaripur, Gurgaon.
He said maximum water was required in the agricultural sector and the state govt must take ok steps to teach farmers about conservation.
Singh said the water desk in the state had depleted from seven metres in 1980 to 17-18 metres this yr."Water table levels in the state have been depleting very fast. We have to ensure we conserve ground water through several techniques, such as water harvesting and revival of water bodies, specially ponds in villages and cities," he said.
The Haryana govt additionally plans to verify seepage is diminished in the water distribution channels, Singh said, including that the administration would install additional sewage remedy vegetation across the state to recycle water for horticulture and other functions.
Haryana is determined by other states for its water requirements and supply has been a concern for the state govt in both rural and urban areas.
The minister said Haryana required nearly 33 MAF of water consistent with yr, of which 11.28 MAF was being sourced from under the bottom. According to Singh, 64 of the 117 blocks in the state have been exploiting floor water and choice of tube-wells has long past up to nine lakh from 25,000 a few years ago. "Given the situation of water availability in the state, we have to stop excessive use of ground water. At the same time, we have to adopt diverse agricultural techniques and cultivate crops that require less water," Singh advised a public amassing in Darbaripur, Gurgaon.
He said maximum water was required in the agricultural sector and the state govt must take ok steps to teach farmers about conservation.
Singh said the water desk in the state had depleted from seven metres in 1980 to 17-18 metres this yr."Water table levels in the state have been depleting very fast. We have to ensure we conserve ground water through several techniques, such as water harvesting and revival of water bodies, specially ponds in villages and cities," he said.
The Haryana govt additionally plans to verify seepage is diminished in the water distribution channels, Singh said, including that the administration would install additional sewage remedy vegetation across the state to recycle water for horticulture and other functions.
Haryana is determined by other states for its water requirements and supply has been a concern for the state govt in both rural and urban areas.
Water table dipping very fast in Haryana: PWD minister
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