Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Monday, August 28, said ‘Krishi Honda’ scheme (pond dug up in fields for storing rainwater) may soon be relaunched for improving groundwater source and conserving rainwater.
While laying emphasis on cultivating crops that are less water intensive whenever there were deficient rains, the Minister said there is a need to take up interventions for improving ground water. ‘Krishi Honda’ is one such step and the government may soon take steps to reintroduce the scheme that provides financial assistance for digging up the ponds.
Speaking after inaugurating Millets’ Mela and ‘Bellada Parishe’ in Mandya, he said it is the first time that an MLA from Mandya has become the Agriculture Minister. “It is because of the blessings of the Swamiji (Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji of Sri Adichunchangiri Mutt) and the people of Mandya.”
