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Under the Irrigation Component of Bharat Nirman, the
target of creation of additional irrigation potential of
1 crore hectare in 4 years (2005-06 to 2008-09) is planned
to be met largely through expeditious completion of
identified ongoing major and medium irrigation projects.
Irrigation potential of 42 lakh hectare is planned to be
created by expeditiously completing such ongoing major
and medium projects.
There is a definite gap between irrigation potential
created and the potential utilized. Under Bharat Nirman
it is planned to restore and utilize irrigation
potential of 10 lakh hectare through implementation of
extension, renovation and modernization of schemes
alongwith command area development and water management
practices.
There are considerable areas in the country with
unutilized ground water resources. Irrigation potential
of 28 lakh hectare is planned to be created through
ground water development.
The remaining target for creation of irrigation
potential of 10 lakh hectare is planned to be created by
way of minor irrigation schemes using surface flow.
10 lakh hectare of irrigation potential is also
planned by way of repair, renovation and restoration of
water bodies and extension, renovation and modernization
of minor irrigation schemes.
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