On Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated a 68-km Belwa-Minapur link
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Why in news
Bihar CM inaugurated the 68-km Belwa-Minapur link channel as part of the Bagmati-Budhi Gandak River Interlinking Project to mitigate floods and enhance irrigation.
Background
The Belwa-Minapur link channel is a 68-km long waterway in Sheohar, Bihar, constructed at a cost of ₹130.88 crore. It is designed to divert surplus water from the Bagmati River to the Budhi Gandak River to manage floodwaters and boost agricultural productivity.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Belwa-Minapur link channel length is 68 km.
- FactThe project cost for the link channel is ₹130.88 crore.
- PlaceThe link channel is located in the Sheohar district of Bihar.
- FactThe project aims to divert water from the Bagmati River to the Budhi Gandak River.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how river interlinking projects can address the dual challenges of flood management and irrigation in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydrological impact: Balancing the ecological flow of the Bagmati and Budhi Gandak rivers while managing surplus floodwaters.
Keywords: River Interlinking · Flood Management · Irrigation Infrastructure · Water Resource Management · Sustainable Development
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