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Agriculture
Odisha Approves ₹12,458cr Irrigation Plan
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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The Odisha Cabinet has approved a plan to expand irrigation coverage in the state with a budget of ₹12,458 crore. The project aims to enhance irrigation facilities by FY31.
The Odisha government has taken a significant step towards enhancing the state's irrigation system. With the approval of ₹12,458 crore, the project aims to expand irrigation coverage across the state. This move is expected to benefit farmers and boost agricultural production in Odisha. The state government has set a target to complete the project by FY31, which will significantly improve the irrigation facilities in the region.