The Chhattisgarh Government has sanctioned Rs16.15 crore for Keshma irrigation diversion in Udaipur block (Surguja district) and Dumarjor irrigation diversion scheme in Farsabahar block (Jashpur district).
These two schemes will facilitate irrigation of 840 hectare area, expanding green revolution in both districts.
Department officials informed that Rs5.79 crore have been sanctioned for irrigation diversion in Keshma village of Udaipur block (Surguja district) and Rs10.36 crore for irrigation diversion in Dumarjor of Farsabahar block.
Keshma diversion scheme will provide irrigation facility for 240 hectare area. In Dumarjor, this scheme will provide irrigation facility for 400 hectare area in kharif season and 200 hectare area in Rabi season.
Administrative approval orders for both the schemes have been issued from secretariat to Chief Engineer, Hasdeo Ganga Kachhar.