Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL)has secured an order worth INR 1,890.2 Million (INR 189.02 crores) for delivering water at farmer’s field through creation of water infrastructure and making it available to the farmer to deploy using micro irrigation systems in their respective farms.The order was awarded under IGNP (Indira Gandhi Nahar Project) Rajasthan).
JISL deliverables under this project include design, supply, implementation and commissioning piping network from the water source till the farm land / outlets for micro irrigation.
IGNP is one of the most gigantic project in the world aiming lo reduce desert and transform desert waste land into agriculturally productive area. The project’s objectives include drought proofing, providing drinking water, improvement of environment, employment, rehabilitation, development and projection of animal wealth and increasing agricultural produce.
Through this order under IGNP, J1SL will help create a positive impact on the lives of about 15,000 farmers spread across 20 villages of Hanumangarh District in Rajasthan and also take the the water use efficiency – WUE to 60% plus level from present WUE of 30%.