CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 120 Crore Irrigation Projects

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Kendujhar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a series of development initiatives during his visit to his native village, Raikala in Kendujhar district, focusing on agriculture, irrigation, healthcare, education, sports and rural infrastructure.

The Chief Minister laid foundation stones for three major lift irrigation projects worth around 120 crore for Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj.

The lift irrigation projects covering Raikala, Satikudar and Jarkani, targeted for completion by 2028; to provide irrigation to 4,280 hectares of farmland.

The CM said irrigation will enable farmers to grow two to three crops annually, increasing productivity and income. He also announced plans to extend irrigation to an additional 15 lakh hectares across Odisha in the next five years.

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This apart, Majhi declared the long-awaited Kanupur Irrigation Project in Kendujhar to be inaugurated in December. He also inaugurated the Rs 17.97 crore Jhumpura Community Health Centre and a new State Bank of India branch in Raikala.

The Chief Minister also announced a 24 crore sports complex and a 30 crore residential school for SC/ST students in Raikala.

Majhi reiterated his government’s commitment to the overall development of Kendujhar and improving rural livelihoods.

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