Farmers block Erode collectorate demanding protection for Keelbhavani irrigation rights
Farmers from the Keelbhavani command area protested at the Erode Collectorate, complaining of mismanagement of water releases and crop losses. They demanded acre-based water allocation and guaranteed seasonal openings for irrigation schemes, and submitted a memorandum to the collector.
Farmers from the Keelbhavani irrigation area staged a sit-in at the Erode Collectorate demanding protection of their irrigation rights. They held a grievance meeting at the collectorate yesterday and submitted a memorandum to the collector.
According to the farmers, poor water management by the irrigation department has led to disruptions in supply and crop losses. They urged the administration to allocate water on an acre-based formula and to ensure scheduled water openings for the relevant schemes so cultivation is not affected.
The protesters stressed that the irrigation schemes also support drinking-water needs in several districts, and asked the collector to take steps to safeguard the Keelbhavani irrigation entitlements.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai