Sikatiya Mega Lift Scheme Transforms Deoghar-Jamtara Farming, Water for 190 Villages

• Sikatiya Mega Lift Irrigation Scheme rapidly progressing in Deoghar's Sarath block.
• Will provide water to 190 villages in Deoghar and Jamtara districts, benefiting 27 panchayats.
• Enables year-round irrigation for upland areas, supporting Rabi and Kharif crops.
• Project cost ₹484.35 crore; foundation laid Oct 2023 by CM Hemant Soren.
• Expected to fully irrigate 13,164 hectares by Dec 2025, boosting farmer income and reducing migration.

Why It Matters: Sikatiya Mega Lift Scheme promises year-round irrigation, boosting agriculture and livelihoods in Deoghar-Jamtara.