Cabinet Approves Kosi Mechi Link Project Under PMKSY

Key Points

• 1The Cabinet approved inclusion of Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project under PMKSY-AIBP.
• 2Central support of Rs.3,652.56 crore approved for completion by March, 2029.
• 3The project will provide 2,10,516 hectares additional annual irrigation.
• 4The project has potential to divert/utilize about 2,050 million cubic meter of surplus water of Kosi.
• 5PMKSY was launched during the year 2015-16 to enhance physical access to water.