Ladakh channels 90 million litres of glacier melt daily to 12 villages: 'This successful model is just a blueprint'
Although Ladakh has significant glacier and snowmelt resources, many parts of the region continue to face shortages of water for farming.
Ladakh has successfully begun redirecting nearly 90 million litres of glacier-melt water daily into the Igoo-Phey Irrigation Canal, aiming to bolster water security and support farming in the region. This innovative model, which diverts water from the Stok village Nallah in Leh without any capital expenditure, is expected to benefit 12 villages and expand irrigation coverage to more than 1,000 acres of farmland.
The successful implementation of this model serves as a blueprint for further large-scale water management initiatives across Ladakh, potentially transforming scattered glacier flows into a permanent source of agricultural water.
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