Surat farmers protest against water for farming
Today in Surat, Farmers shout & protested over scarcity of Irrigation Water in Ukai Canal.
Farmers from 20 viallges around Surat city protested against water for farming in 15,000 acre of land.
Kharif Crop is getting rotten and dried due to lack of water for farming.
Farmers of Surat posed their problems to Irrigation Department and gave ultimatum of 5 days on providing water for farming under the leadership of South Gujarat leader Jayesh Patel of Farmers Association. Else non-violent protest will be made said Jayesh Patel.
Irrigation Department assured of water for farming when water from Ukai dam through Sabarkantha canal will pass from Tapi river will be given. In 5 days some solution for Irrigation water to Surat farmers will be given by Irrigation Department.
