Irrigation And Drinking Water Facilities Being Strengthened From Bundelkhand To Western UP Through The Yogi Govt's Efforts

Under the leadership of the Yogi government, significant progress is being made in enhancing irrigation and drinking water facilities across Uttar Pradesh. Key projects like the Ken-Betwa Link Canal, Madhya Ganga Stage-2, Kanhar Irrigation Project, and canal revival are crucial in bolstering water management within the state. Once these initiatives are fully realized, millions of farmers and rural inhabitants are set to reap the benefits.

The Ken-Betwa Link Canal Project, for instance, promises to irrigate a massive 2.51 lakh hectares in the districts of Jhansi, Banda, Mahoba, and Lalitpur. This will directly benefit around 21 lakh people by providing them with a reliable source of drinking water. In regions like Bundelkhand, which are particularly water-scarce, such a project will be instrumental in stabilizing agricultural practices and meeting the water demands of rural communities.

The Madhya Ganga Stage-2 project has already seen 97 percent of its work completed. Once finished, it will add an irrigation capacity of 1.46 lakh hectares to areas in Amroha, Sambhal, and Moradabad, which will directly benefit over 4.10 lakh farmers. Additionally, the Rohin Barrage on the Rohin River in Maharajganj has been completed, adding 5,386 hectares of irrigation capacity and benefiting 16,000 farmers.

The Kanhar Irrigation Project, which is expected to extend its reach to neighboring states such as Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, will contribute 35,467 hectares of irrigation capacity upon completion. This will directly benefit 53,000 farmers across 108 villages, further underscoring the government's commitment to inclusive water resource management.

Furthermore, efforts are underway to revive existing canals to optimize the utilization of Uttar Pradesh's water resources. Over the past few years, the department has successfully completed excavation and gap-related works on 110 canals, spanning 613 kilometers. This has not only irrigated an additional 37,285 hectares but also benefited 42,000 farmers, highlighting the ongoing dedication to sustainable water management practices.