Another Feather in Chhattisgarh’s Cap: Centre Hails M-CAD Model to Boost Irrigation Efficiency Union Jal Shakti Ministry Asks States, UTs to Emulate Chhattisgarh’s Water Management Initiative CM Sai said ‘National Recognition of Our Commitment to Farmers’ Welfare and Good Governance’ Chhattisgarh has set new benchmarks in irrigation management, with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti advising other States and Union Territories to adopt the state’s model under the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CAD) scheme. Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the guidance of Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, the Water Resources Department, led by visionary Secretary Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo, has earned national recognition for its hard work and dedication to enhance irrigation efficiency, improve water-use capacity, and maximise benefits for farmers. Centre’s Letter Cites Chhattisgarh as ExemplarA letter issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to water resources departments of all States and UTs specifically highlighted Chhattisgarh’s implementation of M-CAD works through its own resources. The Ministry noted that the initiative reflects the State government’s commitment to expanding irrigation capacity and said other States could undertake similar works based on their own circumstances and resources. CM: ‘Source of National Inspiration’“Another initiative from Chhattisgarh has become a source of national inspiration. The Government of India has commended the measures implemented by our good-governance government, aligned with the Command Area Development and Water Management Modernisation (M-CAD) model, to enhance irrigation efficiency and improve water resource management,” Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai posted on ‘X’. He added that the Centre has advised other States to emulate the Chhattisgarh model. “This achievement represents national recognition of our commitment to farmers’ welfare, water conservation, and good governance. We will continue to pursue similar innovations and public-interest initiatives to ensure the prosperity of farmers and the scientific utilisation of water resources,” CM Sai said. Focus: Farmers’ Welfare, Scientific Water UseScientific management of water resources and strengthening of the agriculture sector remain among the government’s top priorities in its vision of building a Viksit Chhattisgarh. The M-CAD scheme focuses on bridging the gap between irrigation potential created and utilised, improving water-use efficiency, and ensuring equitable distribution to tail-end farmers. Chhattisgarh has executed several works under the scheme using state funds, drawing the Centre’s attention. Post navigation ‘Dharavi is a challenge for the Adani Group’:More than 10 lakh people to get 1.25 lakh new houses, says report Bhaskar Evening Wrap:NTA system to change after NEET paper leak, claims report; Centre says, ‘Cooking gas prices in India among lowest in world’
