Rs.4,700cr NLBC-ERM canal project inaugurated
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has laid the foundation stone and dedicated various developmental projects related to irrigation, drinking water and a National Highway development project in Kodekal, Yadgir, Karnataka, on 19 Jan 2023, including a 65.5 km section of Surat-Chennai Expressway NH-150C from Badadal to Maradagi S Andola.
The Rs.2,000 crore Surat Chennai Corridor’s Karnataka portion also saw the start of work on 19 Jan 2023 which will enhance economic activity in region including Yadgir, Raichur and Kalburgi.
Other projects included laying the foundation stone of the Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission and inauguration of the Narayanpur Left Bank Canal – Extension Renovation and Modernisation Project (NLBC – ERM).
Another step to realise the Prime Minister’s vision of providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual tap connections to all households, the foundation stone of the Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission was laid at Kodekal, Yadgir district. A Water Treatment Plant of 117 MLD will be built under the scheme.
The Rs.2,050+ crore project will provide potable water to about 2.3 lakh households of more than 700 rural habitations and three towns in the Yadgir district.
During the programme, Modi also inaugurated the Narayanpur Left Bank Canal – Extension Renovation and Modernisation Project (NLBC-ERM). The Rs.4,700 crore project with a canal carrying capacity of 10,000 cusecs can irrigate 4.5 lakh hectares of command area.
It will benefit more than three lakh farmers in 560 villages of Kalaburgi, Yadagir and Vijaypur districts, he said.
The Prime Minister gave examples of helping the farmers with machinery, taking them towards modern technology like drones, providing chemical fertilizers like Nano Urea, encouragement for natural farming, small farmers being given Kisan Credit Cards, and supporting animal husbandry, fisheries and beekeeping. fiinews.com
