Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Sleemnabad Tunnel to Boost Irrigation in 5 Districts
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, visited a big tunnel called the Sleemnabad tunnel in Katni.
He said that when this tunnel is finished, it will help water a lot of farmland in five districts.
This will make more water available for farming and drinking.
The tunnel is very strong and can last even if there's a big earthquake.
The government also built two new schools and dedicated them.
The tunnel project is very special because it went through many tough challenges, like digging under roads and busy areas, without causing any damage.
The Prime Minister also helped with some money for this project.
Sleemnabad tunnel, 12 km long, will increase irrigation in 5 districts by 2.5 lakh hectares.
Tunnel will solve drinking water problems and is designed to withstand severe earthquakes.
Central government contributed Rs 275 crores out of the total Rs 1600 crore project cost.
Tunnel passed through challenging areas without causing infrastructure or environmental damage.
Chief Minister dedicated two new Sandipni schools in Jhinjri and Bahoriband.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, PM Narendra Modi
- What
- Inspection of Sleemnabad tunnel and dedication of schools
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Katni, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To boost irrigation and solve drinking water problems in 5 districts
- Project Cost
- Rs 1600 crores
- Central Government Contribution
- Rs 275 crores
- Tunnel Length
- 12 km
- Irrigation Area Increase
- 2.5 lakh hectares
- Districts Benefited
- Katni, Rewa, Satna, Maihar, Panna
- Tunnel Depth
- Up to 120 feet
- Schools Dedicated
- Jhinjri and Bahoriband Sandipni schools
- School Construction Costs
- Jhinjri: Rs 38.61 crores, Bahoriband: Rs 35.63 crores