A project aimed at expanding assured irrigation across six villages in Devbhumi Dwarka.
DEVBHUMI DWARKA, GUJARAT (India CSR): Gujarat Green Revolution Company (GGRC) and Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) have jointly launched the Pressurized Irrigation Network System (PINS) project at Rajpara village in Devbhumi Dwarka district, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations. The PINS Project aims to provide a reliable and efficient irrigation network to farmers in the command areas of Bhimgaja Dam and Mithikhari Dam.
The project is expected to benefit more than 300 farmers and bring nearly 800 hectares of agricultural land under efficient irrigation coverage, improving crop productivity, water-use efficiency and farmer incomes. Covering six villages—Rangasar, Nageshwar, Goriyali, Rajpara, Mudvel and Samlasar—the project will provide irrigation water through a pressurized distribution system integrated with drip irrigation technology to reduce water losses, improve crop yields and promote precision irrigation practices, strengthening agricultural resilience and sustainable natural resource management in the water-scarce Okhamandal region.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shree Pabubha Manek, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Mr. Rino Raj, Vice President, Tata Chemicals, senior officials from GGRC, the Irrigation, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, representatives from Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), local administration, Panchayat members, village leaders and farmers.
Dr. Ashutosh Vadawale, Senior Manager (Tech & MIS), Gujarat Green Revolution Company (GGRC), highlightedGGRC’s significant contribution to Gujarat’s agriculture over the last 20 years, bringing more than 25.5 lakh hectares under micro irrigation and benefiting over 16 lakh farmers. He said, “Building on this success, GGRC is now promoting Cluster-based Pressurized Irrigation Network System (PINS) projects to maximize the use of surface water resources. The Okhamandal PINS project is a key initiative that will provide reliable irrigation, enabling farmers to grow multiple crops annually, diversify into high-value crops, increase cropping intensity, and boost farm incomes. GGRC sees PINS as a scalable intervention while enhancing productivity and livelihoods. By promoting water-use efficiency and sustainable farming practices, this initiative will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the region’s agricultural community.”
Speaking on the development, Chintan Joshi, Head – Corporate Advocacy, Communications & CSR, Tata Chemicals, said,“The launch of the PINS project marks an important step towards strengthening water security and agricultural resilience in the Okhamandal region. In partnership with GGRC, we intend to create an efficient irrigation network that will help farmers make optimal use of available water resources while enhancing productivity and livelihoods. By promoting water-use efficiency and sustainable farming practices, this initiative will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the region’s agricultural community.”
The launch of the PINS Project marks another milestone in the ongoing efforts of TCSRD and its partners to support sustainable rural development and improve the livelihoods of farming communities in Okhamandal.
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