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Bihar CM pushes Centre to fast-track irrigation, flood control projects
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has appealed to the Union Minister of Jal Shakti to expedite approval and fund disbursement for several stalled irrigation and flood management schemes. The push comes as the state seeks to advance critical water resource projects including the ambitious Kosi-Mechi Inter-State River Link initiative.
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Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has urged the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to accelerate pending irrigation and flood control projects in Bihar, emphasizing the need for swift approval and release of central financial assistance. The appeal underscores the state's push to unlock budgeted resources for critical water management infrastructure that remains in limbo.
Among the priority projects is the Kosi-Mechi Inter-State River Link scheme, a long-pending initiative aimed at addressing water scarcity and flood management challenges in the region. The project features prominently in Bihar's development agenda and has already found mention in recent Union Budget allocations, making timely fund release crucial for implementation.
Choudhary's intervention reflects Bihar's persistent vulnerability to monsoon flooding and water management challenges. The state has repeatedly sought central government acceleration of water resource projects to mitigate recurring disasters and improve agricultural productivity across flood-prone districts.
The demand for expedited central assistance comes amid broader discussions on infrastructure financing and implementation timelines for schemes announced in the Union Budget. State governments across India have increasingly pressed the Centre for quicker fund disbursement to commence work on approved projects and meet development targets within stipulated timeframes.