Considering the demands of the Bhoyar Marar community, Chief Minister Raman Singh assured canal construction from Maharajpur to Suhagpur for irrigation during Maa Shakambhari Festival at Suhagpur village at Kawardha block of Kabirdham district on Friday.
Prior to the announcement, Singh directed officials to carry out survey of the area to commence the project.
Moreover, the Chief Minister distributed pumps to 41 beneficiaries, sprayer and one set farm equipment to 10 beneficiaries under the Shakambhari scheme.
While, appreciating the efforts of Bhoyar Marar Community he said they have availed the proper benefit of the State government’s schemes and contributed in the economic development of Kabirdham district as well as the State.
There were 73,000 irrigational pumps at the time of State formation which has now increased to around 4 lakh, Singh said.
Highlighting the Crop Insurance Scheme, he informed about the 75 percent premium amount that would be given by the Central and State government. The remaining 25 percent would be given by the beneficiary.
Farmers will receive the compensation amount if their crops are damaged by any natural calamity, said Singh.
MP Abhishek Singh and other district representatives were present.