Raipur, The Center has lauded the Chhattisgarh government’s initiatives to improve irrigation efficiency under the modernization of the Command District Development and Water Management Plan, officials said on Saturday.
The Union government has also advised other states and union territories to undertake similar actions in line with the Chhattisgarh model, they said.
Chhattisgarh’s efforts to enhance irrigation efficiency, improve water use capacity, and maximize benefits to farmers have received national recognition. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has advised other states and union territories to work on the lines of the state model under the M-CAD scheme, according to a government statement.
“Another initiative from Chhattisgarh has become a source of national inspiration. The Government of India has lauded the measures implemented by our well-governed government which are in line with the Command District Development Model and Modernization of Water Management to enhance irrigation efficiency and improve water resource management,” Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said in a social media post on Friday evening.
He said the Center has advised other states to emulate the Chhattisgarh model.
“This achievement represents national recognition of our commitment to farmers’ well-being, water conservation and good governance. We will continue to pursue similar innovations and public interest initiatives to ensure farmers’ prosperity and scientific use of water resources,” he added.
According to the statement, a letter issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to the water resource departments of all states and union territories specifically highlighted Chhattisgarh’s implementation of M-CAD works through its own resources.
The ministry added that the initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to expanding irrigation capabilities and said other states can undertake similar work based on their own circumstances and resources.
He added that scientific management of water resources and strengthening of the agriculture sector remains among the most important priorities of the government in its vision to build a developed Chhattisgarh.
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