Maharashtra to lease reservoir land for fodder cultivation in 304 drought-hit talukas
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Maharashtra will lease exposed reservoir land in 304 drought-hit talukas for short-duration fodder cultivation to address livestock feed shortages. The initiative prioritizes drinking water reserves and restricts farming to specific crops with strict infrastructure protection rules.
Key takeaways
- The government leases exposed reservoir land in 304 drought-hit talukas for fodder cultivation.
- Drinking water reserves take precedence over irrigation for the leased agricultural land.
- Cultivation is restricted to short-duration fodder crops, excluding foodgrains and cash crops.
- Beneficiaries must return the land by May 31, 2027, without compensation for submersion.
Read the original at The Hindu
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