Company Name : Nepra Environmental Solutions Pvt.Ltd-bansi Source : The Economic Times

State Aims To Double Farm Area under MIS in 2010 – 11 to 3 Lakh Hectares With popularity of micro irrigation schemes (MIS) increasing significantly, the under MIS to 3 Lakh hectares by the end of the current fiscal. In addition to government subsidies, the entry of corporate and voluntary organizations has given a boost to spread modern techniques aimed at increasing productivity. Gujarat Green Revolution Company, an SPV floated by the state government for implementation of MIS in the state, is also making efforts to strengthen the system by computerizing registration process and monitoring and balances to avoid duplication. The system of third party inspection with random checks has also been strengthened for effective monitoring of activities. “At the end of fiscal 2008 -09, about 1.50 lakh hectares were covered under MIS which increased to 2.15-2.16 lakh hectares at the end of March 2010. We plan to add about 85 lakh hectares,” said GGRC MD Shyamal Tekadar.