A delegation led by Water Resource Development OSD Dr Amarjit Singh met CM Raghubar Das here on Wednesday. This team will work for the composite management of rain water. Das said that Jharkhand topography is favourable from rain water conservation .“As there is ample rain in the State, we are required to manage it properly. The Government is making micro level project and implementing it,” said Das adding that the Government is making effort so that the farmers can grow more than one crop in their fields. The central team said that if short duration paddy crop is grown in the State, pulse crops can be grown successfully.
After paddy, required moisture remains in land for growing pulse. The scanty water required for pulse crops can be supplied with rain water. The CM said that 1.86 lakh dovas have been made in the State and also considering alternative energy resources for irrigating the fields. Solar pumps can be of great help. Big wells can be dug on the places having ample underground water level. Ground can be recharged with dova water. The CM said that the they want to complete remaining works of Swarna Rekha project immediately. It will provide irrigation water to fields. Dr. Singh said that a MoU has been signed with NABARD to complete Swarn Rekha Project. Soon 60 per cent Central share will be released. As per the provision, the Government can take help from NABARD for its 40 per cent share.