Forest Minister Mohammad Akbar said on Wednesday that the State Government had initiated 'Suraaji Gaon Yojana' to strengthen the economy of the villages.
Rs Rs The focus is on Narwa, Garuva, Dhurva, and Baari which will conserve, innovate and develop the rural economic landscape. There is a need for developing double-crop patterns and rejuvenating the water resources in the entire state,’’ the minister remarked while addressing a workshop on 'Narva Vikaas Yojana' at Aranya Bhawan in Naya Raipur.
Akbar stated that there were roughly 36,000 small-big canals in the entire State.
Rs Rs It is the second biggest riverine State in the entire country. The State Government is keen on conserving and rejuvenating canals which can bring transformation in the rural economy,’’ the minister opined. He added, Rs Rs If adequate infra-structure is built the irrigation facilities can be increased manifold. Technical and practical solutions should be implemented to manage the water resources,’’.
He stressed upon the need to study in detail the suggestions offered by the common people.
Akbar said that rivers-canals are the main sources of water but due to rapid urbanization the number of canals had been reduced considerably.
Rs Rs There is a need for master plan to conserve canals and lakes. The water-table can be increased through 'Narva' development. By improving the habitats of wild animals water resources can be made available throughout the year in the forest areas,’’ Akbar said.
Additional Chief Secretary CK Khaitan said that are innumerable canals and water resources and abundant rainfall in the State but due to inadequate management and conservation of water the agriculture sector could not be developed to the optimum level. The workshop will elicit adequate suggestions from the gathering. Advisor to Chief Minister Pradeep Kumar Sharma gave a detailed presentation on 'Nurva Vikaas Yojana'. Several senior officers were also present. Representatives of Forest Development Samitis and Social institutions were also present.
