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Tirath Ram, a farmer from Limha village in Bilha block, is one of the many beneficiaries of the Chhattisgarh government’s Saur Sujala Yojana. Through this scheme, farmers are provided with solar pumps to cultivate crops like wheat, gram, and lentils, in addition to paddy. This has not only increased agricultural production but also conserved groundwater and strengthened the rural economy. In this blog post, we will explore how Saur Sujala Yojana is benefiting farmers like Tirath Ram and how it is proving to be a game-changer in Chhattisgarh’s agriculture sector.
The Chhattisgarh government’s Saur Sujala Yojana has provided farmers with solar pumps that have made irrigation easier and more cost-effective. Farmers like Tirath Ram are now able to irrigate their fields throughout the day, without worrying about electricity bills. The scheme has encouraged farmers to diversify their crops, and many are now cultivating crops like wheat, gram, and lentils, along with paddy. This has led to a double increase in farmers’ income, making Saur Sujala Yojana a game-changer in Chhattisgarh’s agriculture sector.
The use of solar pumps has not only increased agricultural production but also conserved and augmented groundwater. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the depletion of groundwater levels, which has been a major concern for the state’s agriculture sector. The scheme has also strengthened the rural economy by providing farmers with a sustainable source of income.
Chhattisgarh government’s Saur Sujala Yojana is proving to be extremely beneficial for farmers like Tirath Ram. The scheme has not only made irrigation easier and more cost-effective but also encouraged farmers to diversify their crops, leading to a double increase in their income. By conserving groundwater and strengthening the rural economy, the scheme is proving to be a game-changer in Chhattisgarh’s agriculture sector.
