Sikta Irrigation Project Expands Canals in Banke
Summary
The under-construction Sikta Irrigation Project in Banke has begun expanding branch and sub-branch canals to extend irrigation to farmers' fields. Land acquisition is underway in Khajura and Baijanath for new canals, while the project says irrigation has reached 25,000 hectares so far.
Key Points
- The Sikta Irrigation Project in Banke is expanding branch and sub-branch canals to bring water to more farmers' fields.
- Land acquisition has begun for the Gurwagaun branch and sub-branch canals in Khajura and Baijanath rural municipalities.
- The project aims to irrigate 42,766 hectares in western and eastern Banke, with 25,000 hectares already receiving irrigation.
- The project has been allocated Rs 2.55 billion this fiscal year, up by about Rs 1 billion from last year.
