Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Lays Foundation For Bagia Barrage Irrigation Project

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister <b>Vishnu Deo Sai</b> has laid the foundation stone for the <b>Bagia Barrage</b> pressurized lift irrigation project in Jashpur district. Built at a cost of over <b>Rs 79.38 crore</b>, the ambitious project aims to directly benefit more than 3,921 farmers across 13 villages while providing irrigation to 8,454 hectares of agricultural land. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Sai highlighted that farming is the backbone of the state economy. The project will ensure water availability for both kharif and rabi crops, reducing farmers' heavy dependence on seasonal rainfall. A notable feature of the project is its modern technology integration, allowing the irrigation system to be operated through mobile devices. The barrage will be constructed in Muskuti village near the Maini river bridge, covering areas such as Bagia, Rajouti, and Dokda.