Medak farmers urged to opt for low water-consuming crops during Yasangi season

Special Chief Secretary and nodal officer for drought management in the erstwhile Medak district, Vani Prasad, advised farmers to take water availability into account while planning cultivation during the Yasangi season.

Sangareddy: Vani Prasad, Special Chief Secretary and Nodal officer of the erstwhile Medak district for tackling El Nino-induced drought, called upon farmers to cultivate crops, keeping the lack of water availability into consideration during the Yasangi season. 

The Nodal officer visited Kanukunta village in Gummadidala mandal on Friday and examined the various crops while interacting with the farmers. 

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Speaking on the occasion, Vani Prasad suggested farmers cultivate the crops that require less water during yasangi. To tackle situations in future, the senior officer asked the farmers to dig farm ponds, to tackle such situations in the future. 

Wherever the situation demands, Vani Prasad suggested that local elected representatives educate the farmers on the need to opt for a crop holiday. She said the government will give priority for drinking water needs while utilising the existing water resources. 

The IAS officer examined the tomato and red gram crops of farmer Bal Reddy. Later, she conducted a review meeting with the officials of the erstwhile Medak at the Tehsildar office. Additional Collector TL Sangeetha and Agriculture Officer K Shivaprasad were present.