Bihar CM seeks early central nod, funds for pending irrigation and flood-control schemes
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary has asked the Centre to expedite approval and release of funds for pending irrigation and flood management projects, including the Kosi-Mechi river link.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has urged the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to expedite the approval and release of central assistance for several pending irrigation and flood management projects in the state. These projects were announced in the Union Budget, and the state government is seeking early clearance to begin or continue work.
Among the key initiatives highlighted by the Chief Minister is the Kosi-Mechi Inter-State River Link Project, which is designed to address both irrigation needs and flood control in the region. The project is seen as critical for managing water resources in north Bihar, an area prone to annual flooding and waterlogging.
The request comes as Bihar prepares for the upcoming monsoon season, when flood preparedness and irrigation reliability become pressing concerns. The state has repeatedly emphasised the need for timely central funding to complete infrastructure that can mitigate flood damage and support agricultural productivity.
The Chief Minister's appeal underscores the ongoing coordination between the state and central governments on water-related infrastructure, a subject that carries both developmental and political significance for Bihar.