Shimla, Jul 8 (PTI) Thousands of farmers in over 160 villages in Himachal’s Kangra district would be directly benefited as two significant medium irrigation projects worth ₹558 crore have been accorded technical approval by the central government, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said here on Tuesday. “These projects would be implemented in the Kangra district and were expected to provide assured irrigation to about 160 villages, directly benefiting thousands of farmers and boosting agricultural productivity in the region,” Agnihotri, who also holds the portfolio of Jal Shakti department, said in a statement here. Sharing details, he said that the ₹219 crore Sukhaahar medium irrigation project proposed in Jawali Assembly Constituency has been approved by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and ₹339 crore medium irrigation project covering parts of Jwalamukhi and Dehra Assembly Constituencies has also received technical clearance. The Sukhaahar would provide an irrigation facility to 2,186 hectares of land across 45 villages of Jawali and Shahpur constituencies and approximately 24,120 rural residents would benefit from this project. The area has so far relied on rain-fed farming and faced numerous agricultural challenges due to lack of irrigation facilities. The project covering parts of Jwalamukhi and Dehra Assembly Constituencies once implemented would provide irrigation to 116 villages and benefit thousands of farmers in traditionally water-scarce areas. He said that these projects would not only enhance agricultural production but also generate new employment opportunities for local youth. Skilled workers from the area would be given preference in the execution of construction works and technical training would also be provided to engage them in technical works. Agnihotri said that these irrigation schemes would promote groundwater conservation, improve water-use efficiency and support crop diversification, thereby making agriculture more resilient to climate change. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the process for obtaining financial sanction for these projects had already been initiated and would be expedited to ensure that construction begins without delay. He has directed the concerned departments to implement these projects in a time-bound and transparent manner. in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.
The central government has approved two irrigation projects worth ₹558 crore for the Kangra district.
