Bihar Chief Minister, Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the Durgawati reservoir on 15 October 2014, at Badalgarh, in Rohtas district.
The foundation of the reservoir in Rohtas district is spread over an area of 627 sq km and was laid by Babu Jagjivan Ram, on 4 June, 1976.
This reservoir is expected to irrigate 39,620 ha of land in different areas of Kaimur and Rohtas districts. If the water demand for irrigation of the two districts is fulfilled, the surplus water will be given to other districts.
The Water Resources Minister announced that the irrigation work of the project would be completed soon.
Durgawati reservoir has been possible due to the firm commitment by former chief minister, Nitish Kumar.
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