Yogi unveils new irrigation project in Bundelkhand
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Wed, Mar 10 2021 17:57 IST |
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Mahoba : , March 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the Rs 2,600 crore Arjuna Sahayak irrigation project is going to bring positive changes in the lives of the farmers in Banda, Hamirpur and Mahoba in the Bundelkhand region.
The Chief Minister said that this project on Dhasan river will provide irrigation facilities to 1.5 lakh farmers in 168 villages of Mahoba, Banda and Hamirpur.
Besides, about four lakh people will get pure drinking water and the irrigation facility will be provided in an area of 15,000 hectares. Under this project, the irrigation capacity will be expanded to up to 44,382 hectares.