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CCEA approved Special Package for Irrigation Projects in Maharashtra
CCEA approved Special Package for Irrigation Projects in chronically drought-prone areas of Maharashtra- Details, Aim, Purpose
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of Centrally Sponsored-Scheme for completion of 83 Minor Irrigation projects and 8 major/medium irrigation projects of Marathwada, Vidharbha and drought-prone areas of the rest of Maharashtra.
The completion of these projects will ensure an assured source of water to the farmers in the command area of these projects. This will increase the yield of their crops and thereby increase the income of the farmers. The special package shall help in the creation of additional potential of 3.77 L Hectares in Marathwada, Vidharbha and drought-prone areas of the rest of Maharashtra.
The projects included under special package are over and above the 26 major/ medium projects of Maharashtra having an ultimate potential of 8.501 Ha being funded under PMKSY-AIBP, which are planned to be completed by December 2019.
The progress of the projects would be monitored by State as well as Central Water Commission.
Maharashtra
Formation: 1 May 1960 (Maharashtra Day)
Capital: Mumbai
Districts: 36
Governor: C. Vidyasagar Rao
Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis (BJP)
