Water crisis and crop loss in Kundanpur due to dilapidated canals
Farmers distressed by poor irrigation system despite full reservoir
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
7 November 2026, 2:50 am · 1 min read
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Farmers in Kundanpur of Bodeli taluka in Chhota Udepur district are facing a severe problem regarding irrigation water. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, despite the district's largest reservoir being nearby, water cannot reach the fields, resulting in widespread crop damage.
The primary reason for this problem is the dilapidated state of the minor canals constructed 15 years ago. As groundwater levels decline, the reservoir filled during the monsoon empties by Diwali. Farmers stated that Narmada water reaches up to 500 kilometres away, yet it does not reach Kundanpur village, located only 2 kilometres away.
Farmers have demanded that the canals be renovated immediately to ensure irrigation for 6 to 7 surrounding villages. Additionally, there is a demand to construct a protection wall around the reservoir to prevent damage caused by waterlogging in fields during the monsoon. The farmers have appealed to the administration to take this issue seriously.
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