Haryana to develop irrigation clusters with month-long water storage, says CM Saini, assures MSP procurement

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced plans to develop irrigation clusters of 100, 200 and 500 acres, with water storage facilities capable of meeting farmers' irrigation requirements for nearly a month, as part of efforts to tackle water shortages and reduce cultivation costs. Addressing a Krishi Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam here, Saini said the proposed clusters would have large water reservoirs connected to solar-powered pumps and sprinkler irrigation systems, enabling farmers to irrigate larger areas while using less water. The Chief Minister said the government was simultaneously strengthening canal infrastructure, promoting crop…