Yogi Adityanath approves 95 canal restoration projects in UP to boost irrigation, benefiting 9 lakh farmers and improving water management.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath authorized 95 new projects aimed at bolstering the state’s canal network. According to him, these initiatives will be crucial in giving the state’s agriculture sector more authority and giving farmers access to time-bound irrigation. Approximately 9 lakh farmers and rural residents will directly benefit from the restoration of irrigation capacity on 36,000 hectares of land following the completion of these projects, which are estimated to be worth Rs 394.53 crore.

The CM was examining the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation at his home. Additionally, he said that this will safeguard 273 hectares of departmental land. Additionally, he instructed that all work be finished in full quality and within the allotted time.

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The construction of canals in the canal system’s gaps, head and cross regulators, siphons, falls, and other pucca structures are among the 95 projects pertaining to canal restoration that were discussed during the meeting. The projects have also included building and repairing bridges on canals, building kharnas on canal tracks, repairing damaged kulabs, improving internal and exterior canal sections, and lining work in filling Reach.

The erection of boundary walls is also suggested.

For the security of departmental territory, boundary wall construction is also suggested in addition to the rehabilitation of panchakkis situated on office buildings, waterways, and inspection buildings. The farmers in Purvanchal, Terai, Bundelkhand, and western Uttar Pradesh are particularly likely to profit greatly from the construction of these projects, which will expand the irrigation network’s capacity and provide smooth water availability in a number of locations.

According to the Chief Minister, the goal of these projects is not only to build, but also to increase agricultural production, farmer interest, water management efficiency, and the resilience of the rural economy. According to him, the government wants to make sure that no state farmer’s crop is harmed by inadequate irrigation. He gave the department instructions to create an action plan for surveying and using unsuitable land in order to boost department revenue.

Flood management preparations starting in January

The CM ordered that all preparations begin in January during the review of the flood management program. With the help of public representatives, a thorough action plan should be created in this regard so that additional steps can be taken promptly.