A scheme promoted by AP Micro Irrigation Corporation and sponsored by NABARD is gaining popularity. It is aimed at tapping hill springs by micro irrigation techniques. And plantations can be irrigated without using power supply by use of gravitational force of the continuous flow of hill springs. This ensures regular water supply despite absence of power. At present, two NGOs Srujana and Vikasa are handling the pilot project and the schemes might be see the light of day by February end. They will work to educate the tribal farmers and demonstrate the feasibility of the scheme.
A sump will be constructed with a storage capacity of 25000 - 30000 litres at the highest altitude of the hill and water drawn through pipelines. Drip irrigation systems will be installed. Water through each sump should irrigate at least 30 acres, benefiting about 10-15 small farmers. Areas where tribals live are full of perennial hill springs and these provide hope to the farmers who have no access to power.
A sump will be constructed with a storage capacity of 25000 - 30000 litres at the highest altitude of the hill and water drawn through pipelines. Drip irrigation systems will be installed. Water through each sump should irrigate at least 30 acres, benefiting about 10-15 small farmers. Areas where tribals live are full of perennial hill springs and these provide hope to the farmers who have no access to power.
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