The Legislative Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Water Resources department to complete the Banasura Irrigation project in a time-bound manner.
Speaking after attending a review meeting here on the progress of work for the project on Friday, PAC Chairman Sunny Joseph, MLA, said the panel would recommend the government to expedite steps for the completion of work in a time-bound manner.
The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, Mr. Joseph said, adding that the government had allotted ₹200 crore for the purpose. Following the intervention of the State Planning Board 28.232 hectares of land had been acquired for the project, he said.
