Budget Boost for Western Kosi Canal: Mithilanchal's Agriculture Set for Transformation

• The central government's 2026-27 budget continues financial assistance for the Western Kosi Canal ERM Project, strengthening Bihar's infrastructure and agriculture.
• The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 8,338.89 crore, directly benefits millions of farmers in Madhubani and Darbhanga districts of Mithilanchal.
• Upon completion, the project will improve irrigation capacity for over 50,000 hectares of agricultural land, reducing farmers' dependence on monsoons.
• Modernization includes repairing old canals, increasing capacity, and using new technology to prevent water wastage, ensuring water reaches tail-end fields.
• The project, covered under PMKSY, aims to increase crop yields, strengthen the rural economy, and aid in flood control, despite challenges like land acquisition.

Why It Matters: The Western Kosi Canal Project's continued budget support promises to revolutionize agriculture in Mithilanchal.