Sikta Irrigation Project collects data on beneficiary farmers

BANKE: The Sikta Irrigation Project, a national pride project currently under construction, has started collecting data on beneficiary farmers in its command area to ensure effective water distribution and management.

The project is collecting data on farmers who are currently receiving irrigation services through branches and sub-branches of the Eastern and Western Main Canals, as well as those who will benefit from the irrigation facilities in the future, said Project Director Raju Acharya.

He said the data collection process has reached its final stage, as registration as a water user is mandatory to receive irrigation services. The data was collected following consultations with local people’s representatives and farmers.