CM promises more irrigation projects in Karnataka
The Hindu
He laid the foundation stone for the Budihal Peerapur irrigation project, whose estimated cost is ₹1,060 and inaugurated the projects already completed at Devatkal village in Shorpuar taluk on March 19
The Karnataka Government is keen on implementing more irrigation projects, including Yettinahole, Mahadayi and Mekedatu, in future to irrigate several thousand acres of land with the proposed Budihal Peerapur irrigation project expected to provide irrigation to 44,000 hectares in 33 villages of Yadgir district.
He laid the foundation stone for the Budihal Peerapur irrigation project, whose estimated cost is ₹1,060 and inaugurated the projects already completed at Devatkal village in Shorpuar taluk on March 19.
Addressing the gathering, he said the government has been implementing irrigation projects to irrigate dry land to help farmers to get a good yield. This financial year, 33 lakh farmers were given loans, up from 23 lakh the year earlier. ₹300 crore was earmarked for ‘Raita Shakthi’ programme for extending benefits to farmers.
The government is committed to develop Kalyan Karnataka region with ₹1,400 crore released to the Kalyan Karnataka Region Development Board in January 2022. In addition, the government will release ₹3,000 crore for improving health, education and malnutrition sectors in Karnataka and majority of taluk which will benefit are under KK region, he added.
Responding to MLA Narasimha Nayak, he said that Devapur lift Irrigation Project had got a nod from Finance Department and work will start shortly while the Devatkal Irrigation project, which is expected to irrigate 15,000 hectare, will be taken up at a cost of ₹134 crore after completion of neccessary formalities.
He appreciated the efforts of Revenue Minister R. Ashok to organise the village stay programme to address grievances of rural people and said that he would release ₹1 crore grant to each village where he (Mr. Ashok) would stay.
The Chief Minister lauded the Union Government for releasing ₹5,500 crore for National highway projects and ₹8,825 crore for other development projects.
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