Berhampur: Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian, and Water Resources Secretary Anu Garg on Thursday reviewed the work of the Chheligada irrigation project and Ghatakeswar multi-purpose project in Gajapati and Ganjam districts.
The Chheligada irrigation project in Gajapati is targeted to be completed by 2024. After completion, it will be able to irrigate more than 6,260 hectares of land in Ganjam and Gajapati districts. The work of the 1200 metres tunnel is expected to be completed by October 2022.
Chief Secretary Mohapatra informed that the work of the dam under Ghatakeswar multi-purpose project in Ganjam is to be completed by December 2022. Under the project, around 600 hectares of land will be irrigated through underground pipelines. It will also provide drinking water facilities.
