Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Dr Ajay Singh has directed officials to expedite ongoing minor irrigation projects and revive stalled works in Kalyana Karnataka to improve irrigation coverage and support agricultural activities in the region.
Singh issued the directions while chairing a review meeting on projects under the Kalaburagi division of the Minor Irrigation Department at the Chief Engineer’s office in Bengaluru.
The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing works and discussed measures to speed up their implementation, restart projects that have remained stalled and formulate new irrigation schemes.
The minister said strengthening irrigation infrastructure, ensuring efficient utilisation of water resources and improving agricultural productivity were key priorities. He instructed officials to maintain quality, transparency and speed in project execution.
Emphasising the need to ensure that the benefits of irrigation projects reach farmers, Singh called on officials to work with commitment and address implementation delays.
He said water security was essential for the overall development of Kalyana Karnataka and reiterated the government’s commitment to building a sustainable irrigation system to improve farmers’ livelihoods.
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