Narmada Water Shortage Warning: Minister Advises Banaskantha Farmers to Grow Less Water-Intensive Crops

Farmers in Gujarat’s Vav-Tharad region of Banaskantha have been warned of a possible water crisis next summer, with Minister Swarupji Thakor saying that low rainfall has left insufficient Narmada water to meet their needs.

The minister advised farmers to grow crops that require less water to reduce the risk of crop damage. His warning has raised concerns among farmers who depend on irrigation to sustain their agricultural activities.

Low Rainfall Raises Concerns Over Water Supply

At a public function, Swarupji Thakor acknowledged that rainfall had been low this year and that sufficient water from the Narmada could not be made available.

His statement has highlighted concerns over water availability in Vav-Tharad and other parts of Banaskantha during the coming summer. Farmers may have to plan their sowing according to the water available rather than depend on crops that need regular irrigation.

Thakor urged farmers to choose crops that can grow with less water. He warned that crops requiring heavy irrigation could dry up if water supplies remain inadequate.

The advice could require farmers to reconsider their usual sowing plans and select crops according to local water conditions. Those who continue growing water-intensive crops may face the risk of losses if irrigation supplies fall short.

Farmers Face Uncertainty Ahead of Summer

The warning has raised concerns among farmers in the Vav-Tharad region, where water availability will be a key factor in deciding what to sow.

With the minister acknowledging the limits of the available Narmada water supply, farmers have been advised to take water shortages into account before planting their crops. The situation has placed greater emphasis on choosing crops that can survive with limited irrigation.