Irrigation system design
The world's biggest community irrigation project
As the largest community irrigation project in the world, Ramthal has delivered equitable water supply and profitable agriculture to around 7,000 smallholders across 22 communities in the water-starved Karnataka region. Initiated by Netafim, and implemented in partnership with the regional government and MEIL, the Ramthal project covers 11,700-hectares and showcases Netafim’s ability to synchronize the activities of multiple governmental agencies, local water associations and third-party contractors, to deliver an integrated solution capable of overcoming a variety of energy, infrastructure and organizational challenges. As well as advancing rural development, this flagship community irrigation project has played an important role in supporting female empowerment and consolidating domestic food security.
Project Scope
Irrigation and fertigation system installation
Project execution
Agronomical planning and support
On-site training
Results Achieved
Empowering 28 villages | Improved livelihood of thousands of farmers | Enabled crop diversity and 2ⁿᵈ crop cycle each year
