Summary:
In fact, the state government had to import one crore kg grass from other states in 2015 and 2016. The grass produced on 32,596 hectares in 82 reserved grasslands is not for auction and has to be delivered in the scarcity-affected ares. The grass produced in non-reserved areas is sold through auction every year.The forest department has also started producing grass using irrigation on 300 hectare area by sprinkling water from wells after monsoon. “We have special warehouse where we procure this grass, which can be used for three years.” said Mehta. The production by irrigation method yields 10,000 kg per hectare..