Nagalwadi Micro Lift Irrigation Scheme

The Nagalwadi Micro Lift Irrigation Scheme is a strategically important irrigation initiative implemented by the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) to address chronic water scarcity in parts of Barwani and Khargone districts of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme is designed to lift water from the Narmada River and deliver it to drought-prone agricultural regions, enabling assured irrigation and strengthening rural livelihoods.

This project plays a critical role in improving agricultural productivity and socio-economic conditions across 106 water-stressed villages. Wilo was involved in this prestigious project from the design stage onward, providing end-to-end technical expertise and pumping solutions tailored to the scheme’s high discharge, high head, and continuous-duty requirements. The project stands as a key example of large-scale micro lift irrigation infrastructure executed with advanced pumping technology.

Micro lift irrigation schemes demand pumping systems capable of handling large volumes of water, operating under high heads, and delivering consistent performance over extended operating cycles. The Nagalwadi scheme required a highly reliable and energy-efficient solution to ensure uninterrupted irrigation across a wide command area while minimizing operational risks and maintenance challenges.

To meet these requirements, 36 high-capacity Vertical Turbine Pumps were supplied and installed, with a combined installed capacity of 77.6 MW. Vertical turbine pumps are ideally suited for such applications due to their ability to draw water from deep sources, handle high discharge efficiently, and operate reliably under fluctuating load conditions. Wilo’s involvement from the design phase ensured optimal pump selection, hydraulic efficiency, and system integration, enabling the scheme to lift 15 cumecs of water from the Narmada River and sustainably irrigate 47,000 hectares of agricultural land, significantly improving water security and agricultural resilience in the region.