Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Maharashtra has approved the Bembla River Irrigation Project in Yavatmal district with a budget of ₹4,775 crore to bring 52,423 hectares under assured irrigation. The initiative aims to improve crop productivity, support crop diversification, enhance farmer incomes, and reduce agrarian distress in drought-prone areas of eastern Maharashtra. Alongside irrigation reforms, the state government also approved the creation of MAHIMA, an agency focused on providing overseas employment opportunities for skilled youth. Together, these measures are expected to boost rural development, strengthen agricultural infrastructure, and enhance livelihood opportunities in Maharashtra.