The 'lok Suraaj' Mission launched by the State Government last year has proved to be a boon for the residents of Kabhirdham district.
Two new irrigation projects — Goghra Canal Diversion and Thuva Kumba Canal diversion project — proved to be beneficial for the farmers of the region. The number of minor irrigation projects have risen to 27 from the earlier 2, officials stated.
Chief Minister Raman Singh laid the foundation stone of the much-awaited irrigation projects at tribal-dominated Pandaria and Bodla Development block on April 18.
About Rs 8.43 crore had been sanctioned to the Goghra Canal lining project and Rs 16.84 crore to the Kuba Diversion project.
The Goghra lining will be extended up to a distance of 7.50 kms soon. Palansari, Raitapara, Mohagaon,Chanta, Sirmi,Khandsra, Saraipatera, Pandatrai, Gogaria, Madmada, Charbatakala, Charbata Khurd, Palansari and several other villages will be benefitted on the completion of the Goghra canal diversion irrigation project.
Villages Basni, Surajpurakhurd, Rehunta, Belmuda, Kesli, Bodtara, Chitapar, Hathmudi, Nawagaon Peeparkhunti and 11 other villages will gain after the completion of the Kuba irrigation canal diversion project.
The farmers of Pandaria and Bodla developmental blocks expressed their satisfaction over the impending projects. The projects will be a milestone in the history of the region.