Chhattisgarh News: Raipur, 9 November 2026. Bhoomipujan of Bagiya Barrage cum Pressurized Lift Irrigation Project worth Rs 79.38 crore was performed for the expansion of irrigation facilities in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai laid the foundation stone for the construction work of the project at his camp office in Bagiya. Upon its completion, more than 3,921 farmers of 13 villages in the area will benefit and irrigation facilities will be available to 8,454 hectares of agricultural land.
More than 3,921 farmers will get benefits
Through the project, a target has been set to provide irrigation water to the farmers of Jashpur area for Kharif as well as Rabi crops. According to the government, with adequate irrigation facilities, farmers will be able to grow more than one crop in a year. This is expected to help in increasing agricultural production and income of farmers.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that agriculture is the basis of the economy of Chhattisgarh and the prosperity of farmers is among the top priorities of the state government. He said that expansion of irrigation facilities is necessary to reduce dependence on rain and to provide timely water to the farmers.
Irrigation system will be operated from mobile
The main feature of the Bagiya Barrage project will be its modern technology based operation. According to the Chief Minister, the irrigation system can be operated through mobile. He described it as the first project based on such technology in Chhattisgarh.
This technology will help in making water management more convenient and effective. Besides, the system of providing water for irrigation to farmers can be improved.
Barrage will be built on Maini river in village Muskuti
Bagiya Barrage will be constructed in village Muskuti, about one kilometer from the bridge on Maini River. The project will provide irrigation facility to farmers of total 13 villages including Bagiya, Rajoti, Sujibahar, Dokda, Patrapali and Bansbahar.
Upon completion of the project, it is planned to provide water to 8,454 hectares of agricultural land. This will increase the scope of irrigation in the area and is expected to strengthen agriculture-based livelihoods.
Government's emphasis on increasing farmers' income
Chief Minister Sai said that the government's effort is to provide modern irrigation facilities to the farmers, reduce the cost of farming and continuously increase their income. He said that with the construction of the barrage, an important step has been taken towards ensuring availability of water throughout the year.
Congratulating the farmers and villagers of the area on the bhoomi pujan of the project, the Chief Minister said that this is not just the expansion of irrigation facility, but the well-being of thousands of farmer families and the foundation stone of agricultural development of the area.
These were present in the program
District Panchayat President Salik Sai, Kaushalya Sai, Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Lal Umed Singh, public representatives, administrative officers and a large number of villagers were present in the Bhoomi Pujan program.