NABARD sanctions Rs 1,261 cr for water, road projects in State
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Jharkhand has sanctioned Rs 1,261 crore assistance under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) Tranche XXV to the Government of Jharkhand, for construction of seven Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes in six districts – East Singhbhum, Saraikela, Simdega, Godda, Latehar and Garwha and 20 Road Projects in 13 districts – Latehar, Giridih, Palamau, Koderma, Garhwa, Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, West Singhbhum, Sahibganj, Jamtara, Dumka and Deoghar.
The seven Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes will be implemented by Drinking Water and Sanitation Department (DWSD) and 20 Road Projects by Road Construction Department (RCD). On completion, the Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes will facilitate regular potable water availability to 4.08 lakh villagers and 20 roadswith length of 399.65 KM will provide connectivity to rural hamlets, market centers, tourist and pilgrimage centers.
