The areas of the irrigated lands to be commissioned in Kalmykia in 2021 will exceed last year's figures by 58,9% within the framework of the departmental program "Development of the reclamation complex of Russia."
The Republic of Kalmykia plans to put into circulation 2021 hectares of irrigated land in 2468,3 under this departmental program.
For the reclamation of agricultural land under this program in 2021, 142,3 million rubles are provided. These funds will be used to reimburse part of the costs of agricultural producers for irrigation and drainage works. Irrigation and drainage activities are subsidized up to 70% of direct costs incurred during the year.