AP CS I.V.R Krishna Rao held review meeting on Micro Irrigation Hyderabad, March 30 : Chief Secretary Sri I.Y.R. Krishna Rao has reviewed on A.P. Micro Irrigation Project (APMIP) with the Officials of Horticulture Department today, in his chambers.
Andhra Pradesh Micro Irrigation has targeted huge potential area of 10.50 lakh Hectors to be covered under Micro Irrigation in all the 13 Districts in the State.
APMIP is an ongoing project and so far 5.92 lakh Hec. has been covered under Micro Irrigation in all the 13 Districts benefitting 5.25 lakh farmers, with a financial outlay of Rs. 2775.60 crores.
District-wise potential area available for Micro Irrigation, subsidy
pattern from the Government of India for the Project, shortfall in existing
subsidy pattern, lateral spacing basis for extension of subsidy and
fixation of prices for Micro Irrigation components through competitive
bidding, are discussed in the meeting.
News Posted: 30 March, 2015
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