Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Chhattisgarh Launches Irrigation to Revive Bastar Region
The Chhattisgarh government is starting big irrigation projects to help Bastar, a region that has been struggling.
They're building a dam and connecting rivers to bring water to farms.
These projects will help the area grow crops and make electricity.
The government hopes this will make Bastar a better place to live and attract businesses.
They are also working to get rid of rebel groups to speed up the development.
Chhattisgarh government is launching major irrigation projects to boost Bastar's economy.
The Bodhghat Dam Project and the Indravati-Mahanadi Interlinking Project are key components.
These projects aim to make Bastar self-reliant and investment-ready.
The projects are expected to significantly expand irrigation and generate electricity.
The government is also focused on removing Maoist influence to accelerate development.
- Who
- The Chhattisgarh government is implementing the projects.
- What
- Chhattisgarh is undertaking irrigation projects, including the Bodhghat Dam and Indravati-Mahanadi Interlinking Project.
- When
- The government is working towards the projects, and set a March 2026 deadline to remove insurgency
- Where
- The projects are in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- To overcome irrigation problems, boost the economy, and promote development in the Maoist-affected Bastar region.
- Project 1
- Bodhghat Dam Project
- Project 2
- Indravati-Mahanadi Interlinking Project
- Total Project Cost
- Rs 49,000 crore
- Irrigation Expansion (Dam)
- 3,78,475 hectares
- Irrigation Expansion (Interlinking)
- 300,000 hectares
- Electricity Production
- 125 MW