Centre praises Chhattisgarh's M-CAD initiative to boost irrigation efficiency
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti praised Chhattisgarh's M-CAD initiative for improving irrigation efficiency and encouraged other states to emulate the model.
Background
The Ministry of Jal Shakti commended Chhattisgarh's M-CAD scheme for its focus on expanding irrigation capacity. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the initiative's role in water conservation and farmers' welfare.
Facts for Prelims
- FactM-CAD: An irrigation efficiency initiative implemented in Chhattisgarh
- BodyMinistry of Jal Shakti: The central ministry overseeing water resources and irrigation in India
- PlaceChhattisgarh: State recognized for its irrigation model
For Mains
Q. Discuss how state-led irrigation initiatives like Chhattisgarh's M-CAD can contribute to sustainable water management and agricultural productivity in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource optimization: Balancing expanding irrigation capacity with regional water conservation goals
- Policy replication: Challenges in scaling state-specific irrigation models across diverse agro-climatic zones
Keywords: irrigation efficiency · water conservation · farmers' welfare · good governance · resource management
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