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UP Constructs 37,403 Farm Ponds to Boost Irrigation, Launches Online Application for 2025-26
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|June 15, 2025
In a strong push towards improving irrigation access and water conservation for farmers, the Uttar Pradesh government has successfully constructed 37,403 farm ponds in the state since 2017-18.
This initiative under the 'Khet Talab Yojana' is empowering farmers to harness rainwater for agricultural use, enhancing self-reliance and crop sustainability.
Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi informed here on Saturday that under the sub-component "Other Intervention" of the "Per Drop More Crop" component of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the online selection process for farmers has been initiated for the construction of farm ponds in the year 2025-26.
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हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।
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