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Need Water for Rabi Season? Farmers Must Apply on Time or Face Crop Loss
- •Against the backdrop of potential El Nino impacts and water scarcity, the Irrigation Department has emphasized planning available water for the Rabi season.
- •Farmers wishing to draw water from the Koyna, Tarali, Wang, and Morna projects for the 2026-27 Rabi season must submit applications in Form Number 7 and 7A.
- •The Irrigation Department clarified that water quotas will not be approved for those who fail to apply on time, and the government will not take responsibility for ruined crops.
- •Strict action, including sealing electric motors, disconnecting power supplies, and legal measures under the Irrigation Act of 1976, will be taken against unauthorized water extraction.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers wishing to draw water for agriculture from the Koyna, Tarali, Wang, and Morna projects for the 2026-27 Rabi season must submit applications in Form Number 7 and 7A on time. The Irrigation Department has clarified that water quotas will not be approved for anyone who fails to follow this procedure.
Unauthorized water pumping from dams or irrigation schemes can lead to strict actions, including the sealing and seizing of electric motors. Authorities may also disconnect power supplies in coordination with MSEDCL and take legal action under the Irrigation Act of 1976.
The water in the Koyna, Tarali, Wang, and Morna dams is planned to be reserved strictly for drinking purposes until August 31, 2027. Water planning and release for agricultural use will only be handled after that date.
