Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Punjab Promotes Micro Irrigation to Conserve Water
Imagine a way to water crops that saves water and helps them grow better.
Punjab's government wants farmers to use micro irrigation, which includes drip and sprinkler systems.
These systems help use water wisely and put fertilizers and pesticides right where the plants need them.
Farmers can save up to half the water they use and get more crops.
The government also provides money to help farmers install these systems, especially women and small farmers.
The government is also increasing canal irrigation to provide more sustainable water, which also helps the soil.
Punjab's Soil and Water Conservation Minister, Barinder Kumar Goyal, advocates for micro irrigation to conserve groundwater.
Micro irrigation includes drip and sprinkler systems.
These systems help save up to 50% of water and improve crop yields.
The Punjab government provides subsidies for installing micro irrigation systems.
The government is enhancing canal irrigation to conserve water and enrich soil.
- Who
- Punjab's Soil and Water Conservation Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal
- What
- Promoting micro irrigation systems to conserve groundwater and enhance crop productivity, especially in potato cultivation.
- When
- September 30
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- To save groundwater resources and improve crop yields.
- Minister
- Barinder Kumar Goyal
- Focus
- Micro irrigation in potato cultivation
- Subsidy for Installation
- 80% (general), 90% (women, small, marginal, SC farmers)
- Water Saving Potential
- Up to 50%
- Canal Irrigation Coverage
- Enhanced from 21% to 64%