The Dahi Micro Lift Irrigation Project will provide water to 126 villages in Dhar and Alirajpur districts.
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai C Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Rs 1,353-crore Dahi Micro Lift Irrigation Project in Dhar district on Sunday. According to The New Indian Express, the inauguration took place during a state-level programme for Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas, which marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
The project, built by the Narmada Valley Development Authority, is intended to supply water to 126 villages. This includes 84 villages in Dhar district and 42 villages in Alirajpur district. The project is expected to benefit over one lakh farmers and irrigate approximately 47,000 hectares of farmland.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the project as a major gift for the region that would strengthen agriculture. He noted that Birsa Munda's life remains an inspiration for all.
The project was originally approved in May 2019 under the Kamal Nath-led Congress government at an estimated cost of Rs 1,127.82 crore. The cost has since risen to Rs 1,353 crore.
The event also saw the presentation of development projects worth over Rs 1,570 crore by the Governor and Chief Minister. These included the inauguration of eight projects worth Rs 1,402 crore and the Bhoomi Poojan of 107 works worth Rs 168.56 crore.
