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Farmers Protest Over Irrigation Water Shortage in Jaisalmer

Angered by the severe shortage of irrigation water at RD 1120 of Indira Gandhi Main Canal in Jaisalmer, farmers held a strong protest on Thursday. They expressed their anger against the Canal Department and demanded full water supply to the tail area.

At a glance

  • Farmers protested at RD 1120 of Indira Gandhi Main Canal in Jaisalmer due to severe irrigation water shortage.
  • The agriculture in the region depends entirely on the canal system, and Kharif crops are wilting from lack of water.
  • Farmers demanded full water supply to the tail area and warned of intensified protests if the issue is not resolved.
  • They have urged district administration and Canal Department senior officials to intervene immediately.
  • If no permanent solution is found, farmers have threatened an indefinite sit-in at the RD point.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

Why did farmers protest in Jaisalmer?
Farmers protested due to severe shortage of irrigation water at RD 1120 of Indira Gandhi Main Canal, which is affecting their crops.
What impact has the water shortage had on crops?
Kharif crops have started wilting and are on the verge of drying up due to intense heat and lack of water.
What demands did the farmers make during the protest?
Farmers demanded immediate and full water supply to the tail area and called for intervention from district and canal authorities.
What will farmers do if their demands are not met?
They warned of intensifying their movement and holding an indefinite sit-in at the RD point if the problem persists.
Who are the farmers holding responsible for the water shortage?
Farmers held the Canal Department responsible for not releasing water as per the fixed quantity.

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 Angered by the severe shortage of irrigation water at RD 1120 of Indira Gandhi Main Canal in Jaisalmer, farmers held a strong protest on Thursday. They expressed their anger against the Canal Department and demanded full water supply to the tail area.

Farmers said that the region's agriculture is entirely dependent on the canal system. Due to water not being released as per the fixed quantity in the canal, Kharif crops have started wilting due to lack of water. The crops are on the verge of drying up because of intense heat and water shortage, which is undermining the farmers' hard work and expenses.

The protesters warned that if the Canal Department does not immediately increase the water quantity, the farmers' movement will be intensified. They said that if a permanent solution to the problem is not found, an indefinite sit-in will be held at the RD point.

Farmers have strongly demanded immediate intervention from the district administration and senior officials of the Canal Department to ensure full water supply to the tail area. At this time, water is urgently needed for the ripening of crops.

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