Pratapgarh district sets Elite World Record for creating ponds

Pratapgarh district has set an ‘Elite World Record’ by constructing 2,017 farm ponds in 30 days. “This achievement has been certified by “Elite World Records” in the category of ‘Most Farm Ponds Created at Multiple Locations in 30 Days’,” said Pratapgarh district magistrate Sanjeev Ranjan. He said, “With a commitment to improve the groundwater level before the onset of monsoons in Uttar Pradesh, we decided to create 2,017 farm ponds in 17 blocks at a unit cost of Rs.0.91 lakh, with a total project cost of Rs18.51 crore within 30 days from June 12 till July 11 under the MGNREGS.” Navneet Sehara, chief development officer, highlighted the severe water inadequacy for agriculture in districts like Pratapgarh, especially during summers. Satyashree Kedarishetty, ambassador and senior adjudicator, Elite World Records, praised the project for its efforts to promote self-sufficiency among farmers and reduce the vulnerability of agricultural yields to climate variability.