The fog of the cold morning had not yet completely dispersed when a big initiative in the meeting room of the Secretariat gave new hope to lakhs of farmers of the state. To strengthen the canal system which has been waiting for repair and expansion for years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved 95 new projects in the review meeting of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department.

Chief Minister gave a big gift: Irrigation system will be changed with ₹39453 lakh

In the meeting, the Chief Minister clearly said that the strength of the canal system is the backbone of any agriculture-based state. Therefore, the government has given green signal to 95 projects with a total cost of ₹39453.39 lakh. Upon completion of these projects, irrigation capacity will be restored in 36 thousand hectares of land, which will directly benefit about 9 lakh farmers and rural families. Besides, 273 hectares of departmental land can also be secured. The Chief Minister directed that all the projects should be completed with high quality in the stipulated time.

Comprehensive revamp of canal system: from head regulator to culverts

During the review, officials said that 95 projects include the following works to strengthen the canal network:

• Construction of new canals in the gaps of the canal system
• Construction of fixed structures like head regulator, cross regulator, siphon and fall
• Repair of internal and external sections
• Canal lining in filling reach
• Construction and repair of damaged bridges and culverts
• Kharanja construction on canal tracks
• Renovation of inspection buildings and offices
• repair of watermills
• Construction of boundary wall to protect departmental land

With these works, not only will the irrigation network be strengthened but water availability will also become permanent and smooth.

Big benefit to farmers of Purvanchal, Terai, Bundelkhand and Western UP

This restoration of canals will improve the water distribution system in many important areas of the state. especially -

• Purvanchal
• lowland area
• Bundelkhand
• Western Uttar Pradesh

Farmers in these areas are likely to get significant benefits from these projects.

Not just construction, water management and farmers' interest priority

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the purpose of these projects is not only to get construction done but also to-

• Increasing efficiency in water management
• ensuring irrigation availability
• increase in agricultural production
• Strengthening the economic condition of farmers

He stressed that no farmer of the state should suffer crop damage due to lack of irrigation.

Instructions for preparing plan for survey and utilization of unused land

In the meeting, the Chief Minister asked the department to survey the unused departmental land and make a plan for its use. He said that better utilization of these lands can play an important role in increasing the income of the department.

Flood management: Instructions for preparations from January

The Chief Minister also reviewed the works related to flood management in the meeting. He said that keeping in mind the needs of the coming year, all preparations should be started from January itself. He also gave instructions to prepare a detailed action plan under the guidance of public representatives, so that all the necessary works can be completed in time.