Uttar Pradesh Sodic Land Reclamation III Project
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Uttar Pradesh Sodic Land Reclamation III Project (UPSLR IIIP) is a land reclamation project in India, designed to reclaim 1,30,000 ha sodic lands in 28 sodic infested districts of the State of Uttar Pradesh. A pilot, to reclaim 5000 ha ravine land in two districts, Fatehpur and Kanpur Dehat, is also envisaged in the project.
A large number of the sodic lands holders, are from the most deprived and poorest section of the community and lack basic amenities. The project is developed to bring a significant agriculture and socio-economic development in the project area. The project includes all the activities which are essential in a farming system approach for favorable changes in overall farm income. The project has five components, four are technical and the last pertains to the management of the project.
- On-Farm Development and Land Treatment
- Improvement of Drainage Systems
- Agriculture Support System
- Institutional Strengthening for Improved Market Access
- Project Management
Objectives[edit]
The main objective is reversal of land degradation to achieve greater agricultural productivity by enhancement of soil fertility and improved provision of agricultural support services for farmers making a living on selected degraded agricultural land.
District coverage[edit]
29 districts have been selected for the project. Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Pratapgarh, Sultanpur, Ambedkar- nagar, Barabanki Lucknow, Unnao, Raebareli, Hardoi, Sitapur, Fatehpur, Allahabad, Amethi, Kaushambi, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Etawah, Auraiya, Kannauj, Farrukhabad Aligarh, Bulandsahar, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah and Kanshiram nagar.
Key performance indicators[edit]
- Increase in productivity of rice and wheat
- Diversification in agriculture production
- Increase in farm income
Expected results[edit]
- Improved soil quality
- Increased productivity
- Higher cropping intensity.
References[edit]
- ^ The World Bank: UP Sodic Lands Reclamation III Project (Cr. No. 4640-IN)
- ^ "Welcome to Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam". Upbsn.org. Retrieved 10 January 2019.