‘Rain guns to help mitigate drought’

October 30, 2015 12:00 am | Updated 05:45 am IST - VIJAYAWADA:

Agriculture Minister P. Pulla Rao on Thursday said that the government was taking up different measures to make the State drought-free and using rain guns was one of these measures. These equipments would come in handy for farmers in areas, which recorded deficit rainfall.

Three companies, including Lindsay, Honda and Jain, which are into manufacturing these guns have approached the government to extend their services. Depending on the make and capacity, these guns help in spraying water over vast fields.

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