Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Gujarat's Sujalam-Sufalam Scheme Improves Farming, Irrigation
Gujarat's government started a program called Sujalam-Sufalam in 2003 to help farmers.
The main idea was to bring water to farms using canals, especially from a dam on the Mahi River.
This means farmers don't have to depend on rain anymore.
With this extra water, farmers can grow crops all year round and earn more money.
The program, expanded under current leadership, has helped areas facing water shortages and increased groundwater levels.
It's like giving farmers a reliable source of water so they can have successful harvests.
This has made Gujarat better at farming and set a good example for other states.
The Sujalam-Sufalam scheme aims to improve irrigation for farmers.
Launched in 2003 by Narendra Modi, the scheme is central to the 'Gujarat model'.
The scheme provides water to several districts, mainly via canal.
It helps areas with water scarcity and increases farmers' yields and income.
The scheme allows farmers to grow crops year-round, reducing reliance on rain.
- Who
- Farmers of Gujarat
- What
- The Sujalam-Sufalam scheme has improved irrigation and modern agricultural techniques.
- When
- Launched in 2003
- Where
- Gujarat
- Why
- To provide irrigation water to several districts, making farmers no longer dependent on rain.
- Scheme Name
- Sujalam-Sufalam
- Launch Year
- 2003
- Launched by
- Narendra Modi
- Current CM
- Bhupendra Patel
- Objective
- Provide irrigation water
- Main source
- Canal from Kadana Dam on Mahi River