Rs 143-crore scheme for the restoration of Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Feeder

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has initiated a Rs 143-crore scheme for the restoration of Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Feeder in Sahlawas of district Jhajjar, the lifeline of Haryana.

Facts :

• First time after, construction of JLN feeder in1977, the present government has made a provision of Rs. 143 crore on its restoration.
• There are 10 pump houses from Salhawas till the tail end and after lifting from Salhawas pump house, water is supplied till the tail end of 460 feet at Nangal Chaudhary in Mahendergarh district of JLN.
• With the restoration of all, the water capacity of canal has also increased to 3,100 cusecs.
• At the same time, a successful attempt was made to rejuvenate Sahibi, Krishnavati, Dohan rivers in southern Haryana and many villages will be benefited from ground water recharge.
• For the last two years, water is being continuously supplied up to 30,000 acre feet in Masani barrage, constructed on Sahibi River in Rewari district.
• The Chief Minister inspected pump house and inaugurated ‘Neer’ Swarn Jayanati Vishram Greh, Salhawas constructed at the cost of over Rs 1.95 crore.
• To overcome the shortage of water, recently six states, including Haryana, have signed a memorandum of understanding, regarding Lakhwar Dam.
• This dam would be ready in two years and Haryana would have 47 per cent share in its water.
• Under the Pilot Project, 565 peasants were provided Solar power operated sets at 90 percent grant under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
• The government has given a grant of Rs 18 crore to the project, costing about Rs 20 crore.

Analysis :

• Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the state government is committed to provide water till the tail-ends of canals in remote areas of Southern Haryana.
• The state has shortage of water, but if the available water is utilised optimally during rainy days, then water could be collected in ponds and water reservoirs, which could be utilised, when required.
• At the same time there is need that farmers should adopt micro irrigation system and conserve energy by installing solar pump set in villages.This will help in recharging of ground water so that the motto of ‘Har Khet Pani’ and ‘One drop per crop’ can be achieved.

By: Harman Sandhu