Irrigation Projects

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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has approved Rs 65,634.93 crore loan so far to 93 prioritised irrigation projects under the government's flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), its chairman H K Bhanwala said.

Nabard approves Rs 65,635 crore loan for 93 irrigation projects

The Nabard has so far sanctioned Rs 65,634.93 crore funds for 93 prioritised irrigation projects out of 99.

16 Sep 2018 1:21 PM

Runoff from glaciers in the local region is an important freshwater supply and is used for agriculture and hydro- electric power. (Photo: Pixabay)

Icy ponds on Himalayan glaciers influence water flow: study

Water flowing from glacierised catchments in the Himalaya is a critical water resource for mountain dwellers in particular.

29 Jan 2018 8:37 PM

Plan’s implementation will be difficult for the state.

Water quota ‘increased’ for rural areas

Only recently, the authority had revised water charges and fixed allocation of water from the irrigation department’s dams.

23 Jan 2018 6:05 AM

BJP asked to clarify cost hike in irrigation projects

Meanwhile, Preeti Sharma Menon, national executive member of Aam Aadmi Party, has also reacted on the story through Twitter.

29 Dec 2017 4:17 AM

Nearly 1 lakh hectare of land will be irrigated after the projects are completed.

Govt to give Rs 10,000 crore for 107 water projects

Irrigation minister said that the Centre’s sanction has been given to 86 irrigation projects.

15 Nov 2017 3:14 AM

Centre to give Rs 1000 crore for 26 Maharashtra irrigation projects, says Nitin Gadkari

Mr Gadkari took stock of the pending projects, which included those funded by central government as well.

09 Sep 2017 1:45 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Narendra Modi inaugurates 2 water projects for farmers in Gujarat

Prime Minister Modi will also address a textile summit, take part in a roadshow and unveil other state-centric projects.

30 Jun 2017 2:17 PM

File picture of a scene of an irrigation project in Aurangabad.

Govt nod for 10 irrigation plans whose cost went up

The projects would bring 1.16 lakh hectares of land under irrigation.

23 Jun 2017 2:45 AM

Picture for representational purposes only

Once against admn approvals, BJP now practices the same

The same BJP had, interestingly, opposed hikes in project costs as a result of administrative approvals.

17 Apr 2017 1:23 AM

420 irrigation projects are currently underway in three out of five irrigation development corporations (IDCs) under the water resources department. (Representational Image)

CAG report: 57 irrigation projects delayed for 30 years

The cost of escalation of irrigation projects has been a major issue for the state government.

10 Apr 2017 1:59 AM

Jaitley bats for investment in irrigation project

Finance minister said that return in irrigation projects for agriculture were visible this season.

26 Dec 2016 9:09 PM

Maharashtra government has accepted NABARD's funding for 23 irrigation projects in the form of long-term loan. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Maha govt to get Rs 7,000 cr loan for 23 irrigation projects

The NABARD has permitted a period of 15 years for completion of all the pending projects.

26 Dec 2016 3:18 PM

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