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AIR programme on water conservation

Staff Correspondent

To be aired at 6.50 p.m. on Thursdays

MYSORE: In an effort to create awareness about the issues of water conservation and cropping pattern, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam introduced a new programme on All India Radio from Wednesday.

The programme, Nela Jala, complements the Jala Jagruthi Janandolana, a programme launched by the nigam to create awareness on water conservation, judicious use of water and the best cropping pattern.

The programme will be aired till October 20 and relayed during Krishi Ranga between 6.50 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. on Thursdays. The topics that will be covered include Jala Jagruthi Janandolana, rainwater harvesting, soil conservation, dryland horticulture, water-saving techniques in paddy and sugarcane cultivation, activities of the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam and water management in vegetable cultivation.

A question will be asked at the end of each programme and listeners who send in the right answers will be given prizes.

A press release said that farmers can enrol by sending in a postcard providing personal details such as name, address, age, occupation and phone number.

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