Central praise for Chhattisgarh's M-CAD initiative to boost irrigation efficiency

The Centre has praised Chhattisgarh's initiatives to improve irrigation efficiency under the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management scheme. The Union government has advised other states and Union Territories to undertake similar works in line with the Chhattisgarh model, which aims to enhance irrigation efficiency, improve water-use capacity, and maximise benefits for farmers. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has commended Chhattisgarh's measures to enhance irrigation efficiency and improve water resource management.