Madhya Pradesh Governor and CM inaugurate ₹1,353 crore irrigation project in Dhar
The Dahi Micro Lift Irrigation Project is expected to provide water to more than 120 villages across Dhar and Alirajpur districts.
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the ₹1,353 crore Dahi Micro Lift Irrigation Project in Dhar district on Sunday. The inauguration took place during the 151st birth anniversary of tribal icon and freedom fighter Birsa Munda, according to the Free Press Journal.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that the project would improve irrigation and agricultural infrastructure in the area, helping lakhs of farmers. The initiative is set to supply water to 84 villages in Dhar and 42 villages in the neighbouring Alirajpur district.
Yadav noted that the life of Birsa Munda serves as an inspiration, as the freedom fighter dedicated his life to the protection of land, forests, and water. The event was held to observe Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
The programme included a video conference address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Attendees included Union Minister Savitri Thakur, district in-charge Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, and state Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah.
Following the official ceremony, Governor Patel and Chief Minister Yadav visited a tribal family's home to share a meal.