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Presidential Decree No. 961 on measures to improve irrigation efficiency in arable lands and to meet the need for potable water of population.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural land Irrigation Potable water Water supply Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree states that large-scale projects shall be put into effect to improve irrigation efficiency in arable lands and to meet the need for safe drinking water of population. By carrying out this project, the supply of irrigation water will be improved in 200.000 hectares of arable land and 50.000 hectares of land will be rehabilitated. The aim of the project is to drill new artesian wells to meet the needs. The list of planned artesian wells and the districts in which wells will be drilled is attached to this Decree.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az