Paddy Cultivation In UP: Falling water level is not the problem of only one state in India. The water level is falling rapidly in most of the states. Experts say that the reason behind the falling water level is the indiscriminate use of water by people. The falling water level in Uttar Pradesh has become a matter of concern for the experts. There are 75 districts in the state and there is a ban on water exploitation in many districts. They have been included in the dark zone. But now such news has come out from Uttar Pradesh itself, where a species of paddy has become a threat to the water level.
Sixty paddy became a crisis for groundwater in Rampur
According to media reports, the UP Ground Water Management and Regulatory Authority has submitted a report regarding the rapid decline in ground water level in Terai and Western districts of Uttar Pradesh. The authority has told in its report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that farmers sow paddy variety Saatha in summer. It is absorbing the water of the earth very fast. The DM of Pilibhit wrote a letter to the Rampur district administration informing them about the problems arising out of Satha paddy. Seeing all the facts, the Rampur district administration has banned the sowing of Satha paddy.
Lakhimpur Kheri was already banned in Shahjahanpur
Continuous action is being taken in Uttar Pradesh regarding paddy variety Saatha. Earlier, two districts of Uttar Pradesh, Lakhimpur Kheri and Shahjahanpur district administration had banned sowing of Satha paddy. All the facts regarding Satha paddy came in front of the Rampur district administration. After this the use has been banned in the district. The information about the action has also been given to the top officials.
1 kilo of rice, 4800 liters of water is used in production
How much water is needed for Satha Paddy and what would be the condition of that land? This can be gauged from the fact that the Rampur district administration, citing a study report, has written that about 4800 liters of water is consumed in the cultivation of one kg of rice of Satha paddy in Terai region. It is clear that the way this rice is drinking water. Due to this, the crisis of drying up of the land has deepened in the surrounding areas as well. In view of this, the district administration has appealed to the farmers to grow pulses, oilseeds and other vegetables that require less water.
Rampur had gone into the dark zone
Rampur had gone into the dark zone. The dark zone means that the fixed standards have been set regarding ground water. Due to this, a very fast decline in ground water is recorded. The district administration launched a water save campaign to bring Rampur out of the dark zone. Appealed to people not to use water unnecessarily. Farmers were also asked to focus on other crops for irrigation. As a result, Rampur came out of the dark zone.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.