A delegation led by Alka Chandrakar, President of Jila Panchayat Mahasamund, called on Chief Minister Raman Singh at Mantralaya on Monday. The delegation urged Chief Minister to approve the proposed Darvekera Diversion Irrigation Project in Baghbahara block of Mahasamund district. The delegation told Chief Minister that the estimation of the Project is pending at Water Resource Department Chief Engineer's Office.
They further said that the estimated cost of the project is nearly Rs 35 crore and its implementation will build irrigation capacity of 10,000 acres in about 40 villagers. The delegation also discussed the issues related to various development works in the area and submitted a memorandum in the context. Chief Minister assured them that their demands would be taken into account considerately. Alderman of Baghbahara Nagar Panchayat Suresh Naredia, Radheshyam Sahu and Jeevrakhan Sahu were also present in the delegation.