Rising salinity threatens ‘puncha’ paddy cultivation in Alappuzha
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rising salinity threatens ‘puncha’ paddy cultivation in Alappuzha

The Hindu  

The increasing salinity levels in waterbodies are posing a serious threat to ‘puncha’ paddy cultivation in Kuttanad and other parts of the district. Aikya Kuttanad Padasekhara Ekopana Samithi will stage a protest march to Alappuzha district collectorate on February 3, demanding immediate steps to bring down salinity levels in waterbodies in the region. Authorities either failed to construct or properly seal ‘orumuttu’ at various places in time to prevent saline water from entering waterbodies,” said Siji Chacko, secretary, Aikya Kuttanad Padasekhara Ekopana Samithi. Amid growing concerns over increasing salinity levels, an emergency meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister P. Prasad on Friday directed Agriculture department officials to conduct an inspection and ensure that all ‘orumuttu’ are sealed and that no saline water is entering canals and streams close to paddy fields.

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The Hindu  

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7 years ago

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