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Large-scale desilting drive to boost irrigation flow, capacity’

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  • 07 Apr 2026

Dar reviews progress on irrigation Khuls, micro irrigation works under MGNREGA

Jammu, Apr 6: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress on desilting works of Irrigation Khuls and execution of Micro Irrigation projects undertaken under MGNREGA for the 2025–26 fiscal.

 

The meeting also reviewed the proposed action plan for the Financial Year 2026–27 aimed at strengthening the irrigation infrastructure and improving water availability for agriculture.

 

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, RDD Sheetal Nanda; Director RDD Jammu, Shehnaz Akhtar; Director RDD Kashmir, Shabir Hussain Bhat; Member Secretary MGNREGA, Waseem Raja; CE I&FC Department; ACDs of both divisions and other senior officers of the concerned departments while the outstation officers participated online.

 

The Member Secretary, MGNREGA highlighted the district-wise performance of Micro Irrigation works being implemented under the MGNREGA. He informed that a total of 26,198 works were taken up across the UT, of which, around 12,000 have been physically completed while 13,493 works are currently under execution.

 

Officials said the works are progressing steadily and are likely to be completed by April 10, 2026, boosting irrigation and water availability for farmers.

 

The meeting was further apprised that a total of ₹267.90 crore have been utilized for execution of these works. Large-scale desilting of irrigation khuls, nallahs and canals is being carried out to improve the water flow and enhance irrigation potential.

 

The officers also informed the Minister that the e-KYC verification of active and eligible job card holders under MGNREGA is presently underway. The process is being carried out on priority.

 

Dar directed to expedite completion of all the pending and ongoing desilting works within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasized that the works should be carried out in close coordination with I&FC Department to ensure technical efficiency and sustainability.

 

The Minister instructed that the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments must be kept closely involved in planning and execution of these works so that irrigation interventions are aligned with the actual needs of farmers and crop patterns in different regions.

 

He stressed that local communities, particularly farmers, should be actively involved in execution and monitoring of such works.

 

He also directed the officers to complete the e-KYC process at the earliest, ensuring that no deserving and active job card holder remains uncovered under the scheme, thereby enabling them to benefit from employment opportunities and rural development initiatives under MGNREGA.

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