Farmers In 12 Districts To Be Discouraged From Sowing Wheat Across Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday directed officials to discourage farmers in 12 districts that received below-normal rainfall from sowing wheat and encourage them to cultivate crops requiring less water. The districts are Alirajpur, Dhar, Jhabua, Ratlam, Betul, Indore, Ujjain, Narmadapuram, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Harda and Shajapur. The CM held a meeting to review…
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has instructed officials to dissuade farmers from planting wheat in 12 districts with below-average rainfall. The districts include Alirajpur, Dhar, Jhabua, Ratlam, Betul, Indore, Ujjain, Narmadapuram, Pandhurna, Chhindwara, Harda, and Shajapur. During a state-wide monsoon review meeting, Yadav emphasized the need for water management in these regions.
He stressed prioritizing drinking water supply and encouraged the cultivation of water-efficient crops. Water User Associations are also tasked with fostering a conducive environment to tackle the issue. Yadav also questioned water storage levels in major dams and reservoirs, as well as the condition of water sources in districts with deficient rainfall.
Additionally, he directed the initiation of Jalganga Abhiyan activities in these districts to generate employment opportunities. Officials from Revenue, Water Resources, and Narmada Valley Development departments attended the meeting.
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