NABARD sanctions ₹770 crore for two irrigation projects in Jharkhand
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NABARD approves ₹770 crore for irrigation projects in Jharkhand under RIDF for 2024-25, enhancing agricultural activities in districts.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Saturday (October 12, 2024) said it has sanctioned ₹770 crore financial assistance for the construction of two irrigation projects in Jharkhand.
These projects were approved under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
"NABARD has sanctioned financial assistance of ₹769.58 crore for construction of two irrigation projects in Palamu and Giridih districts under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund during FY 2024-25," S K Jahagirdar, Chief General Manager, NABARD Jharkhand Regional Office, said.
Once completed, the project in Palamu will provide irrigation to an additional 11,000 hectares of land through pipelines across eight blocks in the district.
The megalift irrigation project in Giridih will cover 165 of the 197 villages in Pirtand block, leading to the development of 10,158 hectares of cultivable command area.
Both projects are expected to significantly enhance agricultural activities in these districts, according to NABARD.
The routine announcement by NABARD came as the state is gearing up for assembly elections, expected to be held this year.
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