UP govt adds 19L hectares of irrigation capacity with 29 projects in eight years
Lucknow: Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring 'water to every field,' the Yogi Adityanath govt has completed 29 major irrigation projects over the past eight years, significantly expanding irrigation capacity, improving water management, and empowering millions of farmers across Uttar Pradesh.
These projects have directly benefited 43,53,850 farmers across the state and led to an increase of 19,11,231 hectares in irrigation capacity. The initiative not only strengthens state's agricultural productivity but also marks a major milestone in flood control and water conservation efforts.
Guided by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, Uttar Pradesh has made steady strides in developing irrigation infrastructure.
Over the past eight years, seven major irrigation projects were completed—Bansagar Canal Project, Lahchura Dam Project, Pahari Dam Project, Saryu Canal National Project, Arjun Sahayak Canal Project, UP Water Restructuring Project (Phase-II), and Umarhat Pump Project (Phase-II).
Together, they have benefited 42,28,355 farmers across 28 districts, increasing irrigation capacity by 18,41,932 hectares.
In addition, 16 medium-scale irrigation projects were completed. These include the Utari Dam Project, restoration of Maudaha Dam Canal System, rehabilitation of Pahuj Dam, restoration of Gunta Dam, Jamrar Dam Canal Project, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Patharai Dam Project, Bhawani Dam Project, Bandai Dam Project, Rasin Dam Project, irrigation facility for 15 villages in Babina Block, restoration of Ghori Canal, completion of Lakheri Dam works, construction of Nahil Barrage and canal restoration in Rampur, feeder channel project for filling Badwar Lake from 45 km of Gursanrai main canal, Kulpahad Sprinkler Project, and the construction of Rohin Barrage in Maharajganj.
These medium-scale projects benefitted 97,312 farmers across eight districts, primarily in Bundelkhand, adding 64,104 hectares to the state's irrigation capacity.
Six small-scale irrigation projects were also completed, including the restoration of Jakhlon Canal System, Ratouli Weir Project, Masgaon and Chilli Sprinkler Irrigation Project, restoration of Jargo Canal System, rehabilitation of Bakarh-Madihan Feeder Canal, and reconstruction of Birohiya Pickup Weir and restoration of Bharpura Rajbaha, benefitting 28,183 farmers in Lalitpur, Mahoba, Hamirpur, and Mirzapur, with an added 5,195 hectares of irrigation capacity.
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