CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, discusses Bodhghat multipurpose project
New Delhi, August 1, 2025: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil in New Delhi today and held a courtesy meeting. During the discussion, the two leaders focused on key water infrastructure projects of the state, especially the much-anticipated Bodhghat multipurpose project in the Bastar region.
CM Shri Sai informed Union Minister Shri 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 Shri Sai further emphasized 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. He urged the Union Minister to consider declaring Bodhghat as a national project and initiate all necessary steps in this regard.
Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil appreciated the proactive approach of the Chhattisgarh government and assured that the proposals related to the project will undergo swift technical evaluation.
CM Shri 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.
