Madhya Pradesh’s Big Leap in Irrigation: Narmada-Kshipra Project to Green 30,000 Hectares
The project will help prosperity flow in Ujjain and Shajapur districts of the state
Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh is taking a giant step in ensuring every farm gets water. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday inaugurated the Narmada-Kshipra Micro Lift Irrigation Project, aiming to transform thousands of hectares of dry land into flourishing fields.
At the grand event in Tarana, Yadav highlighted that Madhya Pradesh is witnessing rapid progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The Rs 2,489.65 crore project will channel Narmada water to 30,000 hectares across Ujjain and Shajapur districts, boosting agricultural productivity and farmers’ livelihoods.
The Chief Minister underscored the success of river-linking projects like Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal, which were made possible by resolving decades-old interstate disputes. With over 250 rivers, the state is embracing large-scale irrigation projects to secure its agricultural future.
Infrastructure development also took centre stage during Yadav’s visit. He inaugurated multiple projects, including a Rs 9.64 crore high-level bridge in Indore and Rs 5.73 crore for community health centres. A Rs 5.21 crore initiative for tap water supply will bring clean drinking water to thousands.
Focusing on farmers’ welfare, the Chief Minister reiterated ongoing government schemes. Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana, farmers receive Rs 12,000 annually. Wheat procurement is set at Rs 2,600 per quintal, and dairy farmers get Rs 5 per litre as an incentive.
Women’s empowerment is also high on the agenda. The government is working towards 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha by 2029. Women already enjoy 50% reservation in local bodies and 35% in government jobs, with more incentives in the pipeline.
The Narmada-Kshipra project uses state-of-the-art SCADA technology to distribute water efficiently. A 2,254-kilometre pipeline network will deliver water directly to farms, supporting drip and sprinkler irrigation for better yield with minimal wastage.
By ensuring better irrigation, higher crop yields, and rural prosperity, this project marks a new era for Madhya Pradesh’s farmers. The state is on its way to becoming a model for agricultural sustainability in India.
