Gandhinagar, April 9 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a vital decision in the wider interest of farmers cultivating cotton and other Kharif crops. To help farmers in the Narmada Command area plan their agricultural activities in advance and increase both cultivation and production, the Chief Minister has approved the early release of irrigation water from May 15, one month ahead of the regular schedule, a release said on Wednesday.

According to the release, irrigation water for the Kharif season is generally released after June 15 under Sardar Sarovar Yojana. Advancing the supply by 30 days will allow farmers to improve yield and strengthen their economic stability.

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