Trakuda to be the first village of Gujarat to have 100% drip irrigation

Rajkot

Farmers of Trakuda village in Rajkot taluka have adopted 100% drip irrigation. Trakuda has in fact become Gujarat’s first village to achieve 100% drip irrigation.

There was a time when Trakuda was facing water shortage for agriculture purpose but after allocation of Rs 213 crore for drip irrigation with an effort by Gondal market yard farmers can do farming throughout the year.

Trakuda was selected for 100% drip irrigation initiative a year ago. 733 farmers have land in this village, of whom 623 have drip irrigation facility. Work is in progress to cover rest of the farmers and it will be completed by end of this month. Trakuda’s Rameshbhai Kaneria had adopted drip irrigation system for the first time in this village about 9 years ago.

In Krushi Mahotsav last year, state Chief Minister had announced Rs 213 crore assistance for drip irrigation. 50% share in 90% subsidy was on state government part while 40% was on Gondal market yard part. Some farmers were given 80% subsidy while needy farmers were given 100% subsidy.