Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CAD) for Irrigation Efficiency in Chhattisgarh

Key facts

• The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) has lauded the Chhattisgarh government's initiatives under the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CAD) scheme.
• The MoJS has advised other states and Union Territories to undertake similar works in line with the Chhattisgarh model.
• The Chhattisgarh government implemented the M-CAD works through its own resources.
• The initiative focuses on enhancing irrigation efficiency, improving water-use capacity, and maximising benefits for farmers.
• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that scientific management of water resources and strengthening the agriculture sector are top priorities for a developed Chhattisgarh.