GUJARAT AGRIC CREDIT

closed

This project includes: (a) provision of long-term finance: (i) to farmers in the project area for investments in minor irrigation equipment and facilities, specifically: the installation of pump sets for existing wells; construction of new open wells complete with pump sets; installation of shallow and dug tubewells; construction of lift irrigation schemes; laying of pipelines; and lining of distributaries and field channels and electrification for installations financed as above; (ii) to farmers for the purchase of tractors, tractor implements and harvesters; and (iii) to contractors for the purchase of drilling rigs, including necessary ancillary equipment and spare parts; (b) a study of the general water resources and potential for development in the project area.