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| Sham inaugurates Rs 1.80 cr LIS at Akhnoor | | |
Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Dec 22: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma inaugurated Rs.1.80 crore Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS) at village Balgara near here today. The LIS has been developed on the right bank of River Chenab and designed to discharge 10 cusecs of water through 1220 meter channel. The scheme has the potential to irrigate 150 to 300 hectare of land at village Balgara and other adjoining hamlets. Member Parliament Jammu-Poonch segment, Madan Lal Sharma was also present on the occasion. Addressing a large gathering of people after inauguration of LIS, the Minister said that Coalition Government accords top priority to boost agriculture production in the State and developing irrigation schemes at different potential areas is part of the measures initiated in this direction. He said agriculture is the backbone of State's economy and all necessary steps are being taken to further promote this vital sector enabling the state to become self-reliant in agriculture production. Congratulating the people for irrigation facility, the Minister said that Government has been giving focused attention to develop more and more schemes to bring maximum area under the ambit of irrigation in the kandi belt.
He hoped that with the inauguration of scheme, the area will see the new era of development and prosperity.
Madan Lal Sharma also addressed the gathering and highlighted the achievements of the UPA Government. He said Central and State Governments are working under a well-devised programme to ensure development of the Jammu and Kashmir and many welfare schemes have been launched for the poor and down-trodden people. He asked the people to avail benefits of such schemes. |
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