Follow Us on Google News Shimla, June 13 (IANS) The long-awaited Phina Singh irrigation project in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh has received an approval and release of Rs 55.51 crore from the Central government, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Friday. The project started 14 years ago. The approval has been granted under … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 12 (IANS) In a ceremonious start to the irrigation season, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday released water from the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur for delta irrigation. The release took place on the customary date of June 12 in the presence of seven Cabinet Ministers, marking … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 3 (IANS) In a welcome development for farmers and residents, Veeranam Lake—the largest water body in Cuddalore district—has reached its full reservoir level of 47.50 feet, bringing relief amid the ongoing dry season. The milestone was reported by local authorities monitoring the water levels. The lake, located in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Theni District Collector Ranjith Singh on Sunday officially released water from the Mullaperiyar reservoir at Thekkadi for irrigation and drinking water purposes, following directives from the Tamil Nadu government. The release marks the beginning of the irrigation season in the double crop region of Cumbum Valley. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi on Saturday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, CM Dhami highlighted the serious issue of drainage systems in rapidly urbanising … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) During an inspection of the Sitanagar irrigation project in Damoh’s Patharia assembly in Madhya Pradesh, Member of Parliament (Damoh) Rahul Singh Lodhi, his supporters, and accompanying administrative officials found themselves in an unexpected predicament when a swarm of bees launched a sudden attack. As the insects … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, May 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government has taken a step toward improving irrigation infrastructure in the Gandhinagar district with the inauguration of six newly constructed check dams in Dahegam’s Dharisana village. The inauguration was led by Water Resources Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, who also visited and personally inspected a key … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The government on Wednesday okayed the modernisation of command area development and water management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore in FY26. The projects will be made sustainable by Irrigation … Read more
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government has targeted to increase irrigation area up one crore hectares by 2028-29 from 50 lakh hectares at present. Yadav noted that the irrigated area in Madhya Pradesh has expanded considerably in the past few years, which needs to be increased further, … Read more