The Government of Mexico, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, reported that the National Irrigation Modernization Program has reached 40% progress, with implementation in 17 of the 18 planned districts, benefiting 225,000 producers across the country.
During her morning press conference, “La mañanera del pueblo,” President Sheinbaum emphasized that this priority program is making firm progress toward achieving more efficient water use in agriculture, thereby freeing water resources for human consumption. The goal is to recover 2.8 billion cubic meters of water — a volume equivalent to nearly three times the annual consumption of Mexico City.
Efraín Morales López, Director General of the National Water Commission (Conagua), explained that the plan aims to modernize over 200,000 hectares between 2025 and 2030, with an investment exceeding 63 billion pesos. The actions include piping systems, canal rehabilitation, land leveling, installation of photovoltaic systems, and the construction of diversion dams, gates, measuring structures, and pumping plants.
Aarón Mastache Mondragón, Deputy Director General of Hydro-Agricultural Infrastructure, reported that in 2025 alone, works have been carried out on 6,084 hectares, 139 wells have been modernized, and 500 kilometers of piping have been completed. Among the leading districts in progress are Pabellón (Aguascalientes) with 76%, the Lagunera Region (Coahuila and Durango) with 67%, and Río Mayo (Sonora) with 56%, among others.
The National Irrigation Modernization Program is part of the National Water Plan, which also includes strategic infrastructure projects, river sanitation, and the regulation of water concessions — consolidating a modern, sustainable water policy focused on the well-being of Mexico’s agricultural producers.
