Govt steps up irrigation projects, expands coverage by 4,000 hectares
Summary
The government has expanded irrigation facilities by 3,815 hectares under major projects over the past six months, while advancing flood-control and river-management works across multiple schemes. Major projects including Babai, Sikta, Mahakali and Rani Jamara Kulariya have received fresh resource commitments and new construction contracts.
Key Points
- Irrigation facilities have expanded to 3,815 additional hectares under major projects since the current government was formed.
- Babai, Sikta, Badkapath, Mahakali and Rani Jamara Kulariya irrigation projects have received new resource commitments and construction progress.
- The government has also moved ahead with flood-control and river-management works, including new contracts and bids for several national pride projects.
- Telemetry systems, asset-management plans and feasibility studies are being used to improve irrigation operations and future expansion.
