Jammu: The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard the agricultural economy through a reliable irrigation system.
Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, informed the Legislative Assembly that efforts are underway to enhance irrigation facilities in Dooru constituency via a phased approach.
This response came after MLA Nizam-ud-din Bhat raised a question on behalf of Legislator Gulam Ahmad Mir.
Highlighting progress on key irrigation assets in the Dooru constituency, the Minister informed that the Brengi Canal (Right), approved under AIBP (now PMKSY), has already witnessed substantial expenditure, with further requirements being worked out to address cost escalations and ensure completion.
Brengi Canal (Right) was approved under 7th TAC in the year 2007 at a cost of Rs 19.64 crore against which an expenditure of Rs. 16.93 crore has been incurred.
He added that, for Brengi Canal (Left), a comprehensive modernisation proposal is currently under formulation with efforts underway to explore appropriate funding avenues.
The Minister also informed the House that the proposed Closed Conduit Pipeline Project from Dedibal to Dooru Payeen is under techno-economic evaluation, reflecting the Government’s emphasis on ensuring sustainable and assured irrigation supply to farmers.
The Minister emphasized that all pending irrigation DPRs in Dooru constituency are under active consideration and will be taken up in a prioritised and phased manner, subject to the availability of funds.
The Minister further said that the water source feeding Brengi has witnessed a significant decline in discharge, and the department is actively exploring alternative and sustainable sources to ensure a reliable irrigation supply for agricultural needs in the region.
