- Deputy Chief Minister performed the ground breaking ceremony of Bhoramdev Sakri Feeder Canal expansion work in village Baddo.
- The Rs 11.49 crore canal project will directly benefit farmers in six villages.
- 770 hectares of land will be irrigated, farmers’ income will increase
On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri Panchami, Deputy Chief Minister and Kawardha MLA Shri Vijay Sharma presented a significant gift to the farmers of the forest village of Baddo, located in the Bodla development block of Kabirdham district. He performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bhoramdev Sakri Feeder Canal expansion project, which is being constructed at a cost of ₹11.49 crore (approximately $1.49 billion). Upon completion of this ambitious project, farmers from six villages in the area will directly benefit. The canal expansion will provide irrigation facilities to approximately 770 hectares of agricultural land, increasing farmers’ production capacity and income. Police Accountability Authority member Shri Bhagat Patel, District Panchayat President Shri Ishwari Sahu, Shri Nitesh Agarwal, District Panchayat Vice President Shri Nand Shrivas, Shri Ram Kinkar Verma, Shri Lokchand Sahu, along with public representatives and villagers were present
at the event. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma stated that the expansion of the Bhoramdev Sakri Feeder Canal will significantly benefit thousands of farmers in the area. This canal will ensure easy access to water and improve farming. He explained that 770 hectares of land will receive permanent irrigation, resulting in better harvests and increased farmer incomes. This will also strengthen the village economy. Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma stated that the government’s goal is not just construction, but also to pursue projects that improve the lives of farmers. He said that the launch of this major project demonstrates the current government’s priority for the development of forest areas. The government is continuously striving to ensure that development plans reach remote and backward areas, ensuring that the people there benefit fully.
Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma stated that public cooperation is crucial to the success of the Bhoramdev Sakri Feeder Canal expansion project. He stated unequivocally that such major projects are only completed on time and efficiently with the full support of local people, especially farmers. He appealed to farmers, stating that this canal is being built in their best interests. Only with the participation and cooperation of farmers from all villages will this project be completed expeditiously. He said that when development work is undertaken with public participation, its benefits are long-lasting and effective. He instructed officials to ensure quality and timely completion of construction projects. He also shared detailed information about various ongoing development and construction projects in the district. He stated that continuous efforts are being made to strengthen basic amenities such as roads, irrigation, education, health, and drinking water in the region. He stated that the government’s priority is to ensure balanced development in every sector and ensure that basic amenities reach every village. To this end, several important projects have been approved, and many are progressing rapidly.
- Multipurpose benefits from the scheme
This scheme will irrigate Kharif crops in a designated area of 770 hectares, while also filling the irrigation deficit in 635 hectares. Providing irrigation facilities in unirrigated areas will improve agricultural land rates. Construction of service banks along canals will facilitate transportation for villagers. Furthermore, with the availability of irrigation facilities, farmers will now be able to cultivate more than one crop, increasing their income and strengthening their economic position. This scheme will prove beneficial in the long run for the farmers of the region and will provide a new direction to rural development.
- Villages benefited from the scheme
Upon completion of the project, farmers from six villages, including Baghutola, Lata, Khirsali, Baddo, Raghupara, and Chapri, will directly benefit. This canal expansion will ensure proper Kharif irrigation for approximately 770 hectares of agricultural land. This will ensure timely water availability to farmers in these villages, leading to increased crop yields.