Khachatryan: We should reduce use of Sevan water for irrigation

“Over a third of Lake Sevan’s water is used for agricultural needs of the country. The level of artesian water has declined both in Ararat Valley and in Kotayk and Aragatsotn provinces. We will face shortages of drinking and irrigation water unless urgent measures are taken,” the deputy of Prosperous Armenia (BHK) faction Lyova Khachatryan told Nature Protection Minister Aramais Grigoryan today during discussions of the 2013 state budget execution report in the Armenian parliament today.

The minister agreed that it is an urgent problem, noting that the ministry is taking the necessary measures which have already produced results.

“An interdepartmental commission will be set up soon. We will involve deputies as well. On the prime minister’s instruction, checks are now underway in fish farms to reduce water consumption,” Grigoryan said.

In his words, they also plan to create a scientific council that will consist of NGO representatives and experts.