CHANDIGARH, Feb. 19 -- The Haryana government's State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi has approved four community-based solar powered integrated micro irrigation projects under the Micro Irrigation and Command Area Development Authority (MICADA).

With a total investment of Rs.402.41 crore, the projects will be implemented across 61 canal outlets covering 20 blocks in Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra and Mahendergarh districts. Scheduled for completion between 2026-27 and 2028-29, the initiative will bring 11,040 hectares under advanced micro-irrigation systems and directly benefiting 8,926 farmers across 94 villages.

The district-wise allocation includes Rs.95.78 crore for Bhiwani, Rs.114.68 cror...