Date:30/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/30/stories/2008103053640300.htm

Other States - Orissa

Krushak Morcha plea to Government

BERHAMPUR: The Ganjam district unit of the BJP Krushak Morcha has demanded that the Government start wok on the Ghatakeswar irrigation project near the city. The NABARD has already sanctioned money for the purpose but its work has not started. This project is to be established at a cost of Rs. 23 crores. It is expected to irrigate agricultural fields in ten panchayats and provide drinking water supply to the city.