Haryana redesignates body for micro-irrigation projects
“It was decided in the meeting to ensure 30 per cent component of micro-irrigation in MICADA works expenditure with 10 per cent progressive increase every year. Decision was also taken to formulate a subsidy scheme for the setting up of water tanks on farmer’s land, for agriculture crops on the lines of horticulture department. Besides, the work for the rehabilitation of watercourses would be transferred from the department of irrigation and water resources to MICADA. It was also decided that MICADA would formulate a ‘Watercourse Construction Policy’ to further promote micro-irrigatio...