- ‘The meeting of the executive committee of Chhattisgarh Irrigation Project Board concluded’
- ‘Pary Link Canal and Bastar lift projects gain momentum’
Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Mr. Vikassheel reviewed various approved irrigation projects in the state and issued strict instructions to officials to expedite the work. At the meeting of the Chhattisgarh Irrigation Project Board’s Executive Committee held at the Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, he clarified that processes such as land acquisition and forest clearance must be completed within the stipulated timeframe so that farmers can quickly benefit from the projects.
- “Major Achievements and Projects of the Meeting”:
Pairi-Kodar Link Canal (Gariaband): A pipeline link canal will be constructed from the Sikasar Reservoir to the Kodar Reservoir. This project will utilize excess water from the Pairi River, a tributary of the Mahanadi, for drinking water, drainage, and industrial purposes. This will develop new irrigation facilities for 25,000 hectares in Gariaband and Mahasamund districts.
Mohmela-Sirpur Barrage (Raipur): This proposed barrage on the Mahanadi River in the Arang development block will ensure lift irrigation for an area of 1,800 hectares. It will also promote tourism, boating, and easy transportation in the region.
The Matnar Multipurpose Project (Bastar) proposed on the Indravati River will prove to be a milestone for Bastar. Based on a lift system, it will require no displacement or rehabilitation, thus protecting the local ecology. Deurgaon Lift Barrage (Bastar) This project, to be built on the Indravati River near Jagdalpur, will significantly contribute to the economic and social development of Bastar. At the
- “Tender and Administrative Approval”
meeting, tender formats for various projects were discussed in detail and approved. The Chief Secretary directed that technical and administrative hurdles be addressed on priority. Present at the meeting were Water Resources Department Secretary Mr. Rajesh Sukumar Toppo, Energy Secretary Mr. Saransh Mittal, Finance Department Special Secretary Mrs. Sheetal Shashwat Verma, Chief Engineers and senior officials from various projects.