Maharashtra Approves Rs 64,778.8 mn for Jayakwadi Phase II
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Maharashtra Approves Rs 64,778.8 mn for Jayakwadi Phase II

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved Rs 64,778.8 million (Rs 64,778.8 mn) for Phase II of the Jayakwadi irrigation project in Marathwada, providing a fresh push to development of the Majalgaon Dam on the Sindphana River in the Godavari Valley. The allocation represents the fifth revised administrative approval for Phase II and will support a range of uplift and dam works across the project area. Officials said the funding targets expansion of irrigation infrastructure in a region prone to drought.

The project is expected to provide irrigation benefits to 131,000 hectares, equivalent to 0.131 million hectares (0.131 mn hectares), across five districts — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Parbhani and Nanded. Phase II will include the Majalgaon Loni Sawangi Uplift Scheme, the Salimba drip uplift scheme, the Shiras Marg low level dam and the Roshanpuri high level dam. Planning documents also cite development of distributary works and associated water management structures to optimise supply.

The approval covers construction of the 148 kilometre Majalgaon Right Canal and provision for six on-road reservoirs at Galhati, Dhond, Ukadgaon, Murambi, Pendu and Subhashnagar, together with raising of the Majalgaon-Masoli Project. Phase I comprised the Jayakwadi Dam and the 208 kilometre Paithan Left Canal with its branch canals, together with distributors and minor channels, and those components have been completed. Authorities view Phase II as complementary work that builds on earlier investments.

The works under Phase II include elements related to the Paithan Right Canal and further works on Majalgaon Dam and its right canal, making the package a key irrigation initiative for Marathwada. The revised approval is expected to accelerate execution and expand water availability for agriculture and allied uses across the catchment. Implementation schedules and contractor appointments will determine the pace of delivery over coming years.

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved Rs 64,778.8 million (Rs 64,778.8 mn) for Phase II of the Jayakwadi irrigation project in Marathwada, providing a fresh push to development of the Majalgaon Dam on the Sindphana River in the Godavari Valley. The allocation represents the fifth revised administrative approval for Phase II and will support a range of uplift and dam works across the project area. Officials said the funding targets expansion of irrigation infrastructure in a region prone to drought. The project is expected to provide irrigation benefits to 131,000 hectares, equivalent to 0.131 million hectares (0.131 mn hectares), across five districts — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Parbhani and Nanded. Phase II will include the Majalgaon Loni Sawangi Uplift Scheme, the Salimba drip uplift scheme, the Shiras Marg low level dam and the Roshanpuri high level dam. Planning documents also cite development of distributary works and associated water management structures to optimise supply. The approval covers construction of the 148 kilometre Majalgaon Right Canal and provision for six on-road reservoirs at Galhati, Dhond, Ukadgaon, Murambi, Pendu and Subhashnagar, together with raising of the Majalgaon-Masoli Project. Phase I comprised the Jayakwadi Dam and the 208 kilometre Paithan Left Canal with its branch canals, together with distributors and minor channels, and those components have been completed. Authorities view Phase II as complementary work that builds on earlier investments. The works under Phase II include elements related to the Paithan Right Canal and further works on Majalgaon Dam and its right canal, making the package a key irrigation initiative for Marathwada. The revised approval is expected to accelerate execution and expand water availability for agriculture and allied uses across the catchment. Implementation schedules and contractor appointments will determine the pace of delivery over coming years.

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