The farmers representing Federation of Karnataka State Farmers’ Associations and State Sugarcane Growers’ Association held a demonstration outside the Command Area Development Authority’s (CADA) premises in Mysuru on Wednesday seeking immediate release of water from the KRS and Kabini reservoirs to the canals to meet the requirements of water for drinking purposes and irrigation of standing crops.
Given the severe drought prevailing in the area, there is scarcity of drinking water for people as well as cattle and other animals. The standing crops of sugarcane, paddy, arecanut, coconut, plantains, and other vegetables were on the verge of drying up due to non-availability of water, said president of State Sugarcane Growers’ Association Kurubur Shanthakumar, who also heads the Federation of State Farmers’ Associations.
Hence, the irrigation authorities should immediately release water from KRS and Kabini reservoirs to the canals so that the lakes and other water bodies are filled up to provide drinking water to the cattle and other animals, besides saving the standing crops.
