Himachal Pradesh's Pioneering Irrigation Milestone
Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Vibhag successfully completed the first Major and Medium Irrigation Census under the Irrigation Census 2023-2025. The initiative involved collecting extensive irrigation-related data, strengthening governance and planning in the sector. This accomplishment was lauded as it supports agricultural productivity and enhances the rural economy.
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The central government has commended Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Vibhag for their exemplary work on the first Major and Medium Irrigation (MMI) Census as part of the Irrigation Census 2023-2025.
The award for this notable achievement was ceremoniously handed over to Jal Shakti Vibhag Secretary Abhishek Jain by Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi, and formally presented to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla.
Census efforts covered a spectrum of data points, such as CCA, GCA, and water utilisation, aiming to bolster agricultural productivity and the rural economy. The initiative underscores the state's commitment to robust irrigation planning and governance.
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