CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: PM Modi Fulfills Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Vision with Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought to life the vision of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s river-linking initiative by finalizing an agreement between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project. This ambitious project will begin from the sacred land of Madhya Pradesh. Under the guidance of PM Modi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has played a key role in transforming the lives of farmers across 2,012 villages in 11 districts of the Malwa and Chambal regions.
The project ensures irrigation water and drinking water availability for farmers in Guna, Shivpuri, Sehore, Dewas, Rajgarh, Ujjain, Agar-Malwa, Indore, Shajapur, Mandsaur, and Morena districts, promising a prosperous future and thriving crops.
Tri-State Agreement in Jaipur:
The tri-state agreement for this transformative project will be signed in Jaipur in the presence of PM Modi. CM Yadav emphasized that the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project is a historic boon for farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. It will not only enhance irrigation but also open new avenues for growth and development, bringing prosperity to both states.
Impact on Agriculture:
The project, costing ₹72,000 crore (₹35,000 crore for MP and ₹37,000 crore for Rajasthan), is expected to irrigate 6.13 lakh hectares of land in Madhya Pradesh, benefiting 4 million farming families. With a water storage capacity of 1,908.83 million cubic meters, the project reserves 172 MCM of water for drinking and industrial purposes. It includes the construction of 21 dams and barrages.
Doubling Farm Production:
CM Yadav noted that the Malwa region, known for its medicinal and agricultural crops, will see a significant increase in production with access to abundant water. This will double farmers’ yields, contributing to the prosperity of their families and the state.
Irrigation Goals:
Currently, 5 million hectares in Madhya Pradesh are irrigated. The state aims to increase this to 10 million hectares with the help of projects like the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal and Ken-Betwa Link Projects, along with other major irrigation initiatives.
CM Yadav reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling promises made to farmers, ensuring their self-reliance, and accelerating the development of the state and the nation.
