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Chhattisgarh to provide power supply to farmers to draw water from rivers

Jul 02, 2021 11:34 AM IST

The officials said chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has instructed laying of electricity lines along the banks of rivers Indravati in Bastar, Shabari (Sukma), Hasdeo (Korba) on priority for the purpose

The Chhattisgarh government is planning to provide power connections to farmers in forested areas to draw river water for irrigation to discourage the use of groundwater, officials aware of the matter said.

Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (File photo)
Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (File photo)

The officials said chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has instructed laying of electricity lines along the banks of rivers Indravati in Bastar, Shabari (Sukma), Hasdeo (Korba) on priority for the purpose.

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