Gujarat Green Revolution Company (GGRC) and Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) have launched the Pressurized Irrigation Network System (PINS) project in Rajpara village of Devbhumi Dwarka district.

 

This marks a major step towards improving water security and farm productivity in the water-scarce Okhamandal region. The initiative follows the signing of a MoU between the two organisations.

 

Designed to provide a reliable and efficient irrigation network in the command areas of the Bhimgaja and Mithikhari dams, the project is expected to benefit more than 300 farmers and bring nearly 800 hectares of farmland under efficient irrigation.

 

Covering six villages—Rangasar, Nageshwar, Goriyali, Rajpara, Mudvel and Samlasar—the project will deliver irrigation water through a pressurised distribution network integrated with drip irrigation technology. 

 

The system is expected to reduce water losses, improve crop yields, promote precision farming and strengthen sustainable natural resource management across the drought-prone region.

 

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Pabubha Manek, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA); Rino Raj, Vice President, Tata Chemicals; senior officials from GGRC; representatives of the Irrigation, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments; Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK); local administration officials; Panchayat members; village leaders; and farmers.

 

Ashutosh Vadawale, Senior Manager (Tech & MIS), Gujarat Green Revolution Company (GGRC), highlighted GGRC's significant contribution to Gujarat's agriculture over the last 20 years, bringing more than 25.5 lakh hectares under micro irrigation and benefiting over 16 lakh farmers. 

 

He said, “Building on this success, GGRC is now promoting Cluster-based Pressurized Irrigation Network System (PINS) projects to maximize the use of surface water resources. The Okhamandal PINS project is a key initiative that will provide reliable irrigation, enabling farmers to grow multiple crops annually, diversify into high-value crops, increase cropping intensity, and boost farm incomes. GGRC sees PINS as a scalable intervention while enhancing productivity and livelihoods. 

 

"By promoting water-use efficiency and sustainable farming practices, this initiative will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the region’s agricultural community."

 

Speaking on the development, Chintan Joshi, Head – Corporate Advocacy, Communications & CSR, Tata Chemicals, said, "The launch of the PINS project marks an important step towards strengthening water security and agricultural resilience in the Okhamandal region. 

 

"In partnership with GGRC, we intend to create an efficient irrigation network that will help farmers make optimal use of available water resources while enhancing productivity and livelihoods. By promoting water-use efficiency and sustainable farming practices, this initiative will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the region’s agricultural community."

 

The PINS project adds to the ongoing efforts of TCSRD and its partners to promote sustainable rural development by improving irrigation access, enhancing agricultural resilience and strengthening the livelihoods of farming communities across the Okhamandal region.