The State Government has issued revised administrative sanction order of Rs 13.90 crore for canal lining and renovation work of Kumhari Water Reservoir of Tilda and Simga block of Raipur district.
The completion of this work will expand irrigation facility for farmers in 2,935 hectares farm land area, officials informed.
The Chhattisgarh 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'' (Water Revolution Mission). 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 .
Meanwhile, the State Government's Water Resource Department has given an revised administrative sanction of Rs 20.73 crore for Bakori Water Reservour Scheme in Magarlod block of Dhamtari district.
Irrigation of Kharif crops on 769 hectare area is proposed from this irrigation scheme.
The Water Resources Department has also given revised administrative sanction of Rs 3.84 crore for Amapara Diversion Irrigation Scheme in Kota block of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh. This scheme will provide irrigation to Kharif crops in 160 hectares area.