Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Reviews Presentation on New Irrigation Technology ‘Pressure Irrigation Network’ in Madhya Pradesh

Widespread Use of This Technology Will Also Be Ensured in Chhattisgarh – Chief Minister Shri Sai

Raipur, December 2025 : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai was today given a detailed presentation on the latest irrigation technology, PIN (Pressure Irrigation Network), by Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Rajesh Raura, in Bhopal. He explained that compared to traditional irrigation methods, this system is far more efficient, modern, and aligned with water conservation.

During the presentation, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Raura informed that while traditional canal-based irrigation achieves an efficiency of around 35 percent, the efficiency of the Pressure Irrigation System increases to nearly 65 percent. In this technology, irrigation is carried out through pressure-based pipelines, which significantly reduces water leakage and wastage, while also ensuring substantial savings in electricity. He further stated that land acquisition requirements in this system are minimal, enabling projects to be completed on time and in a cost-effective manner.

It was also mentioned in the presentation that this technology is currently being used for irrigation over 13 lakh hectares in Madhya Pradesh, and the target is to expand it to 40 lakh hectares in the coming years. This model has not only enhanced water-use efficiency but has also brought significant improvements in farmers’ productivity and irrigation facilities.

Praising the presentation, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that this advanced irrigation technology is fully aligned with present and future water management needs. He stated, “We will ensure the maximum use of this technology in Chhattisgarh as well, so that the farmers of the state can get better irrigation facilities and higher production with less water. From the perspective of water conservation, energy savings, and speedy implementation, this technology will prove to be extremely useful. Through this technology, the benefits of irrigation can be provided even without land acquisition.” The Chief Minister directed departmental officials to undertake the study, testing, and phased implementation of this technology.

On this occasion, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Subodh Singh, Chief Engineer of the Madhya Pradesh Water Resources Department Shri Vinod Devda, Superintending Engineer Shri Vikas Rajoria, and Superintending Engineer Shri Shubhankar Vishwas were also present.

It is noteworthy that in traditional canal-based irrigation systems, a large portion of water is wasted due to seepage, evaporation, and uncontrolled flow, which limits the actual water supply reaching the fields and prevents uniform irrigation across the entire command area. Generally, the total irrigation efficiency of conventional systems is considered to be only 35 percent. On the other hand, in the PIN (Pressure Irrigation Network) system, water is delivered directly to the fields through pipelines under controlled pressure, reducing water wastage to almost zero. This technology increases irrigation efficiency to more than 65 percent, which is extremely important for both water conservation and increasing agricultural production.

Since the PIN system is entirely pipeline-based, the need for canal construction is significantly reduced, and land acquisition is also minimal. This lowers project costs and ensures timely completion. Compared to traditional irrigation, the pumping efficiency of this technology is higher, resulting in substantial savings in electricity. Due to uniform pressure distribution, even the tail-end areas of fields receive adequate water. This system brings wide-ranging benefits such as increased crop productivity, improved water management, and enhancement of farmers’ income.