On the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of tribal icon and freedom fighter Birsa Munda, the MP government launched an irrigation project that will provide water to more than 120 villages in Dhar on Sunday. Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Rs 1353 crore Dahi micro lift irrigation project in Dhar district.
Addressing the gathering during the inauguration, Yadav said that the project would strengthen agricultural and irrigation facilities in the region and benefit lakhs of farmers. It would provide water for irrigation to 84 villages in Dhar district and 42 villages in the neighbouring Alirajpur district.
“Bhagwan Birsa Munda dedicated his life to protecting water, forests and land, and his life remains an inspiration for all of us,” the Chief Minister said.
Union Minister Savitri Thakur, district in-charge Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and state Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah were among those who attended the programme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on the occasion of Janjati Gaurav Diwas observed to mark Birsa Munda anniversary was also attended through a video conference.