P. Rajababu and S. Dilli Rao, Collectors of Krishna and NTR Districts respectively, have advised farmers not to go for water-intensive crops during rabi due to water shortage in reservoirs and deficient rain.
In a joint Irrigation and Agricultural Advisory Board meeting in Vijayawada on November 18 (Saturday), the two Collectors said farmers should go for alternative crops and that they would supply the seeds at a subsidised rate through Rythu Bharosa Kendras.
Addressing the media, Mr. Dilli Rao said, “There is not enough water in the upper catchment area of Krishna river to be supplied for irrigation needs. There is only 26 tmcft water in the Nagarjunasagar Dam and 5 tmcft of it has to be set aside for drinking water needs.”
