The State Government has accorded administrative approval of Rs 15.96 crore for conducting survey for two proposed large irrigation projects in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, officials informed.
The projects are Dandpani large Reservoir and Shekharpur Irrigation projects.
Notably, Chhattisgarh has set an ambitious target of raising its irrigation potential to 3.2 million hectares by 2028, officials informed.
The State Government has ensured usage of nearly 73 per cent of the extended irrigation capacity which is far better than many other States of the country, officials stated.
The actual irrigation capacity for Kharif season has doubled whereas the irrigation capacity for Rabi season has increased by 10 times, they stated.
Notably, the Chhattisgarh Government had also made all preparations to strengthen Central Government's Water Conservation and Management policy of ''Jal Kranti Abhiyaan'' .
A total of 54 severe water scarce villages have been selected for the Mission. Two villages from each of the 27 districts have been selected for the purpose .
Notably, the Chhattisgarh Government is also reviving defunct check-dams across the State by repairing them in a bid to bolster its water conservation measures taken up across the State.
About 2, 600 new check dams had also been sanctioned and 679 check-dams had been constructed already.
The excess water from the monsoons is being collected in this process. The water is being utilized for fish culture, officials informed.