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The Chhattisgarh government has commenced construction of a pressurised lift irrigation project in Jashpur district with an estimated cost of INR 119 crore. The scheme, inaugurated in the past week, will irrigate over 4,933 hectares of land across 13 villages, benefiting predominantly rain-dependent farmers. Implemented under the Centre’s SAMRIDHI-M-CAD programme, the project involves a modern underground pipeline network replacing traditional canals. With partial central funding of INR 95.89 crore, the system will incorporate solar power, SCADA and IoT-based monitoring. Expected to be completed within six months, the project aims to improve water-use efficiency, support year-round irrigation, and strengthen agricultural productivity in the region.
The Chhattisgarh government stated in the past week that construction has begun on a pressurised lift irrigation project in Jashpur district with an estimated cost of INR 119 crore, aimed at providing irrigation to 4,933 hectares of land across 13 villages and reducing dependence on rainfall-based agriculture. Advertisement
The project was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at his native village Bagia in the Kunkuri development block. It is being implemented under the Centre’s SAMRIDHI-M-CAD (Modernization of the Command Area Development and Water Management) scheme and will cover villages including Bagia, Uskuti, Rajoti, Sujibahar, Chongribahar, Bansbahar, Dokda, Sikaria, Patratoli, Gahiradohar, Bihabal, Nariyardand and Dhududand.
According to officials, the irrigation system will be developed through the Bagia Barrage-cum-Pressurised Lift Irrigation Scheme on the Maini river. The project includes the installation of a modern underground pressurised pipeline network, replacing conventional canal-based systems. This approach is expected to minimise water losses, improve distribution efficiency, and eliminate the need for additional land acquisition.
The Chief Minister indicated that the initiative is intended to support improved agricultural productivity through efficient water management practices. He stated that the project could contribute to transforming Jashpur into a model district for pressurised irrigation systems, while enabling farmers to access irrigation throughout the year.
The total project cost is estimated at INR 119 crore, of which INR 95.89 crore has been sanctioned by the central government. The Bagia cluster forms part of a broader programme comprising 34 M-CAD projects approved across 23 states. The scheme itself was launched by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in the past year to modernise irrigation infrastructure and optimise water utilisation.
Officials stated that the project is expected to be completed within six months. The contractor will be responsible for operation and maintenance for the first five years, after which the system will be transferred to a Water Users’ Committee, which will include participation from local stakeholders, including women members.
The irrigation network will integrate technology-led systems such as solar-powered energy supply, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring. These tools will enable data-driven management of water distribution, including regulation of supply timing and quantity across different command areas.
The project is designed to enhance water-use efficiency, increase agricultural output, and improve farmer incomes, while supporting resilience against climate variability through the adoption of controlled and scientific irrigation practices.
Source - PTI
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