Mobile Lift Irrigation Scheme – Irrigation Department, Government of Assam
Mobile Lift Irrigation Scheme
Problem
- Lack of fixed irrigation infrastructure in remote and flood-prone regions of Assam.
- Inaccessibility of electricity supply in rural farmlands.
- High dependency on costly diesel-powered pumps for irrigation.
- Inefficiency in water distribution across fields with irregular topography.
- Limited options for smallholder farmers to access sustainable irrigation systems.
Solution
- Introduced a solar-powered mobile lift irrigation system that floats on water and can be relocated.
- Deployed self-priming BLDC pumps with recycled UPVC barrel-based floatation platforms.
- Enabled IoT-based remote monitoring systems for real-time data.
- Designed for quick assembly and operation by trained beneficiaries.
- Customisable and modular in design, scalable to varying capacity needs and water body sizes.
Outcomes
- More than 100 schemes installed in FY 2024–25, covering over 800 hectares.
- Reduced irrigation costs for farmers by eliminating diesel dependency (~₹7000–9000 per bigha saved annually).
- Provided an emergency solar power backup source during floods for relief camps.
- Enhanced irrigation reach by allowing multiple suction points from a single mobile unit.
- Supported over 1000 external and 800 internal beneficiaries across the state.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Irrigation
Sub-Category: secState Government – Irrigation
Project: Mobile Lift Irrigation Scheme
Start Date: 8-12-2023
Organisation: Irrigation Department, Government of Assam
Respondent: Akikul Aman
https://www.nwm.gov.in/bestpractice/40
Level: Club
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