Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led Odisha government has allocated ₹855 crore for the renovation of the six-decade-old canal system connected to the Hirakud Dam, said sources.
The renovation is expected to significantly benefit farmers in districts like Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Bargarh, and Balangir by improving irrigation efficiency and reducing water wastage.
According to the Water Resources department, the project will focus on revamping the Bargarh main canal and Sasan main canal, which are currently in a dilapidated state.
In addition to the main canals, various distributaries will also be repaired to make them functional again, ensuring smooth water flow throughout the network.
All water courses in canal system created on earthen base will be transformed into concrete path ensuring proper water distribution and management, sources added.
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