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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai meets Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R Patil to discuss over Bodhghat multipurpose project in New Delhi on Friday August 1, 2025 -Photo Credit-CG/PR
New Delhi: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi on Friday August 1, 2025 and held a courtesy meeting.
During the discussion, the two leaders focused on key water infrastructure projects of the state Chhattisgarh , especially the much-anticipated Bodhghat multipurpose project in the Bastar region.
Chief Minister Sai informed Union Minister Patil that the Bodhghat project is of critical importance for irrigation, drinking water supply, and power generation in Bastar.
He highlighted that Bastar has remained on the margins of mainstream development for decades, and the topmost priority of the present state government is to liberate the region from the grip of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) and empower it economically and socially.
The proposed Bodhghat multipurpose project, he said, will enable irrigation of nearly 8 lakh hectares of land and generate 125 megawatts of electricity.
During the meeting, CM Sai further emphasised that the influence of Maoism has significantly reduced in Bastar, and a favorable environment for development is emerging. He stressed that large-scale projects like Bodhghat can play a vital role in transforming the region into a financially robust and socially empowered zone.
Chief Minister Sai urged the Union Minister to consider declaring Bodhghat as a national project and initiate all necessary steps in this regard.
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil appreciated the proactive approach of the Chhattisgarh government and assured that the proposals related to the project will undergo rapid technical evaluation.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed confidence that with the active support of the Central Government, the Bodhghat project will soon take shape and emerge as a cornerstone of Bastar’s economic growth and social transformation.
