Khet-Jalghar scheme

Chandigarh – Once struggling with acute water scarcity, farmers in southern Haryana are now setting an example of agricultural transformation by adopting modern techniques. Government initiatives like the Khet-Jalghar scheme and micro-irrigation projects have changed lives in Mahendragarh district, especially in villages like Budin and Duloth, where farmers no longer depend solely on rainfall.Farmers in Duloth explained that subsidies for building both community and individual ponds have enabled them to move beyond traditional practices. They are now using advanced methods like drip and sprinkler irrigation, producing higher yields with less water.This shift is not only boosting farm incomes but also…