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New irrigation project to resolve water shortages in two chiwogs in Singye Gewog, Sarpang

March 27, 2025
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The ongoing climate-smart irrigation project in Sarpang’s Singye Gewog is expected to transform agricultural practices. The project aims to provide a reliable irrigation water supply for Labtsakha and Nyenyul Chiwogs. Farmers anticipate year-round cultivation.

To prevent water loss, the irrigation water will be supplied through pipes. Currently, an excavator is clearing bushes to install the pipeline.

Until now, farmers in Nyenyul and Labtsakha Chiwogs have relied on an open irrigation channel.

While water shortage was not an issue for those in the upper areas, farmers in the lower parts struggled with inadequate supply. This scarcity forced them to leave approximately 20 acres of land barren.

Tashi, a farmer of Labtsakha said “Previously, when the irrigation water was used by those at the upper end, it was difficult for those in the lower areas to access sufficient water supply. With the implementation of this project and the installation of pipes, we believe it will benefit the entire community. Many farmers here own large farmland.”

Lal Badhur Subba, a farmer of Nyenyul said “From the source, we had enough water but there was leakage. Now, we expect the water shortage will be resolved as the government is addressing the issue.”

The Singye Gup said the pipe irrigation project spans around 3.5 kilometres and draws water from the same water source.

However, he said the effectiveness of using pipes can only be assessed once it is operational.

Jigme, Singye Gup said “We have been using the same water source, which remains in good condition as of now. Unless climate change causes it to dry up, the source is expected to last 50- 60 years.”

The project is initiated under the Green Climate Fund project at the cost of over Nu 29 M.

It is scheduled to be completed by June this year.

Once completed, the irrigation system will support farming across all 700 acres of wetland in the two Chiwogs, allowing nearly 100 households to cultivate paddy and vegetables throughout the year.

Karma Wangdi, Gelephu

Edited by Tshering Zam

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