Author: Bihar Say | Amrita | Bihar’s Big Leap: Flood Control and Irrigation Projects Get ₹11,500 Crore Push When rivers overflow in Bihar, families lose homes, fields, and
When rivers overflow in Bihar, families lose homes, fields, and hope. But change is coming—large-scale flood control and irrigation projects are now moving ahead with new urgency.
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil recently visited Bihar to review ongoing projects aimed at tackling floods and improving irrigation. At Patna, he held meetings with water resource officials and urged timely completion of works.
Later, he carried out aerial surveys of critical projects, including the Birpur Barrage, Kosi–Mechi interlink, the Western Kosi Canal (ERM), and Bagmati embankments. His focus remained on ensuring that these projects deliver results quickly for people on the ground.
A total of ₹11,500 crore has been earmarked to strengthen Bihar’s flood management and irrigation infrastructure. This investment is not just about concrete structures—it is about protecting lives, empowering farmers, and reshaping rural economies.
With modern irrigation systems, farmers will be able to cultivate beyond the monsoon season. This means more crops, higher incomes, and less uncertainty for thousands of families who rely on agriculture.
Flood control will save fertile land from being washed away each year, while irrigation will ensure steady water supply for farming. Districts like Supaul, Araria, and Madhubani stand to gain immensely.
By making agriculture more reliable, these projects will also strengthen village economies, improve food security, and reduce migration pressures.
Floods in Bihar have long been a cycle of fear. With stronger embankments, modern canals, and better water management, that cycle is slowly breaking. The projects under progress aim to bring stability, safety, and growth to millions.
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