CM Patnaik unveils Indravati Lift Canal, dedicates more than 100 projects for Kalahandi denizens Post News Network
He also unveiled the Upper Indravati Lift Canal system during his visit to the district Thursday.
To fulfill the promise of establishment of developmental projects in the district, the CM laid the foundation and unveiled more than 100 projects worth Rs 2,085 crore in the district.
The Upper Indravati Lift Canal system has the capacity to irrigate 25,275 hectares of farmland at a time. The system comprises of 43.26 km long concrete canal and 1,142 km long underground pipeline.
Around 3 lakh farmers of Koksara, Jaipatna and Dharamgarh blocks will be benefited from the project. The irrigation department will lift the water from Mangalpur barrage for irrigation.