Big names and big budgets are one thing,but for farmers,water reaching field is main thing only.
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is being pushed across villages in Ajmer under Central government program,with many projects running into crores of rupees . Main focus is on water availability,rainwater conservation and groundwater recharge,which are not small things ah in rural areas .
According to Shalabh Tandon,the District Nodal Officer for Vande Ganga Water Conservation Campaign,several water-related infrastructure projects are already going on . He said,"The second phase of the scheme is currently being implemented, which involves substantial financial investment."
And in Tikawada village,work has started on water recharge shafts,tanks and rainwater harvesting facilities . This may sound technical,but basic idea is simple: store rainwater,let it go into ground,and help groundwater level improve over time .
Few things standing out here:
- Local farmers are getting better irrigation facilities through improved water access.
- Groundwater recharge work is being pushed for more sustainable water management in rural areas.
- Scheme connects with Union government’s vision of "Har Khet Ko Pani" and "Per Drop More Crop".
For farmers in Ajmer,this kind of work can bring real relief because irrigation is directly linked to crop productivity . If water supply becomes more dependable,then planning crops becomes little less stressful .
But at same time,climate conditions are changing and water pressure is not going away soon . So these projects are not just about today’s farming,they are also about future water needs of villages .
In related development,Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also said his state will prioritize schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission and PMKSY . After high-level meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil,he spoke about pending water projects and hoped for more funds from Central government to speed up work .
And this is where larger question comes in . Schemes are there,budgets are there,meetings are happening,but how much water finally reaches farms and homes consistently… that part people will keep watching.
