Rajasthan: Irrigation Water from Bhakra Canal System Starts Today; Cotton and Narma Sowing Set to Gain Momentum
There is welcome news for farmers in Hanumangarh district. The supply of water for irrigation from the Bhakra canal system commenced on Thursday. The Water Resources Department has issued a new rotation schedule for the Bhakra system, announcing the weekly priority order for the period from May 21 to May 29. Under this plan, canals with a capacity of 1,200 cusecs will be operated at their full capacity, while water will be released into smaller canals in accordance with their designated capacities.
According to the department, water will flow at a rate of 42 cusecs in the Ratanpura canal, 73 cusecs in Nathwana, 248 cusecs in Pratappura, 261 cusecs in Haripura, 274 cusecs in Deengarh, and 283 cusecs in Suratpura. Additionally, adequate quantities of water will be released into major canals such as Modia, Longwala, Pilibanga, Amarpura, and Rodanwali. The highest volume—2,222 cusecs—will flow through the Sangaria canal.
Officials stated that each canal will be operated at full capacity for a period of eight days, after which it will be shut down. Should there be any fluctuation in water levels, necessary adjustments to the regulation schedule will be made following consultations with the concerned officials.
Agricultural experts note that the current period is crucial for the sowing of Narma (American cotton) and traditional cotton varieties. Over the past few days, farmers had been facing difficulties in preparing their fields due to intense heat and a scarcity of water. With the arrival of water in the canals, sowing operations are now expected to accelerate.
Farmers have expressed optimism that if the water supply remains consistent in the coming days, the production of cotton, Narma, and other Kharif crops will be bountiful. Furthermore, the increased availability of water in rural areas is expected to provide residents with much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat.
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