The government Officially opened 325 water-related facilities across the country on World Water Day on Tuesday, in Try to better maintain and efficient use The precious resource that has become more Rare amid climate change. Under the slogan of The Ministry inaugurated the facilities “Water is a Homeland” of Agriculture and Forestry in 70 counties.
Turkey invested a total of $310 million (4.6 billion Turkish liras) in Projects that include 60 underground dams and a groundwater supply unit. Include other utilities to unlock small Dams, artificial lakes, wastewater treatment facilities and reinforcements against flood Risks in flood exposed areas.
The state invested about 284 billion Turkish liras in Water and irrigation facilities in The past two decades and built 654 dams. In the same period, 361,290 hectares (892,767 acres) were allocated. of Earth for irrigation, with a contribution of 5.4 billion Turkish liras in economy And the creating agricultural jobs for about 325000 people.
Turkey, which suffers from water stress, seeks to benefit from groundwater in a more effective way for Irrigation that is used up most water in Country. Saving water is important issue for which country also Seeks to fight losses in Water networks originating from the poor maintenance and other factors. water law in Business for A comprehensive approach to conservation of water resources in The face of Climate change.
Addressing the opening ceremony that took place in The capital, Ankara, Vice President Fuat Oktay said successive governments of The AK Party has invested heavily in Water installations whose number exceeded 9180. “No. of dams made in The past two decades double the number of dams built in The history of Republic of Turkey “.
Oktay noted the opening of irrigation facilities in The last years are over up saving a total of 60 billion Turkish liras annual income for farmers all over the country. “Without investments, our 44 provinces will be imminent risk of Water shortage. right on time steps Prevent this disaster.” Oktay pointed this out all along with National projects, Turkey also Water supply for nearly 2 million people in Africa with 512 water wells were drilled.
Referred to the opening of facilities on On Tuesday it will provide a lifeline for water for both cities and farmers, and that they will “contribute nearly 300 million TL annually” to Turks economy.
