Photo : BSSBy Md Mamun IslamRANGPUR, March 29, 2026 (BSS) - The just implemented EIR project iseffectively contributing to boosting crop yields along with revitalisingecosystems, conserving surface water and recharging groundwater levels in thegreater Rangpur region. The project has been implemented in 35 upazilas of Rangpur, Nilphamari,Kurigram, Lalmonirhat and Gaibandha in greater Rangpur district. Successful implementation of the surface water conservation EIR project ishelping farmers to produce more than two-lakh tonnes of additional Aman paddyworth over Taka 700-crore annually in the region. Along with increasing crop production, they are witnessing revival of thelost ecosystems in the extinct water bodies with fresh environment andbiodiversity again. Farmers are providing supplementary irrigation to croplands using conservedsurface water in re-excavated water bodies and producing more crops andvegetables, including two-lakh tonnes of additional Aman paddy worth Taka700-crore annually.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 29, 2026 10:42 UTC