Uttar Pradesh
PM Inaugurated Various Projects in the State
- 20 Nov 2021
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Why in News
- On November 19, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ratoli Dam Project, Bhavni Dam Project and Masgaon-Chilli Sprinkler Irrigation Projects along with Arjun Sahayak Project in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
- Through these projects, more than 4 lakh people of Maheba, Banda, Hamirpur and Lalitpur districts will get pure drinking water and lakhs of farmer families will get better irrigation facilities and their income will increase.
- Masgaon-Chilli Sprinkler Irrigation Project is a comprehensive project based on modern technology, which shows the modernity coming in irrigation. Its irrigation potential is about 600 hectares.
- At the same time, the total cost of Arjun Sahayak Project is Rs 2655 crore and its irrigation potential is about 44381 hectares. This will benefit the people of Maheba, Hamirpur and Banda districts.
- The Ratoli Dam project has been prepared at a total cost of Rs 54.28 crore, which has an irrigation potential of 1050 hectares.
- Bhavni Dam Project has been prepared at a total cost of Rs 512.74 crore, which has an irrigation potential of 3800 hectares and will benefit Lalitpur district in a big way.
