Water Resources dept. to be equipped to cater for agriculture
The Hindu
Minister launches work for Poolakkadavu regulator-cum-bridge
The Water Resources Department will be equipped to cater more for the agriculture sector, Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine has said. Launching work for the Poolakkadavu regulator-cum-bridge here recently, the Minister pointed out that youngsters were taking up agriculture during the pandemic, and that barren lands were being utilised. Hence, the department will prioritise efforts to strengthen the sector. The Minister said the Poolakkadavu project would serve multiple purposes. Besides ensuring drinking water supply and enriching the farm sector, the project will add to the natural beauty of the region and support tourism development, he said, adding that the department was making efforts to introduce irrigation tourism.
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