In ProgressMahakali Riverbank Flood Embankment
Irrigation · PRJ-005 · Krishnapur Municipality
Progress55%
Budget
Rs 13.80 Cr
Contractor
Mahakali Irrigation Co.
Start
2024-11-01
Target end
2026-12-31
Location
Krishnapur Municipality
Beneficiaries
~6,000 residents and 320 ha of farmland
Plan & Description
Construction of an embankment along a vulnerable stretch of the Mahakali riverbank to protect farmland and settlements in Krishnapur from monsoon flooding and erosion.
Objectives
- Protect farmland and homes from annual flooding
- Control riverbank erosion
- Safeguard the drinking-water intake
Scope of Work
- 1.8 km gabion embankment
- Spurs & bio-engineering
- Drainage outlets
Funding: Federal disaster-resilience fund
