Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Geography | Disaster Management
Why in News?
Recently, Belwa–Minapur Link Channel (Belwadhar), part of the Bagmati–Budhi Gandak River Interlinking Project was inaugurated.
Project Overview
- Bagmati–Budhi Gandak River interlinking project – Bihar’s 1st river‑linking project, an intrastate initiative in Bihar aimed at mitigating catastrophic monsoon floods in North Bihar.
- Belwa-Minapur Link Channel Route – Part of the Bagmati Flood Management Project.
- Route starts from Belwa Ghat (Sheohar district, Pipra block) to Minapur (Muzaffarpur district).
- Function – Diverts surplus water from Bagmati River to Budhi Gandak River to manage excess floodwater.
- Flood Management – Reduce flood intensity in Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran.
- Benefits – Enhance irrigation capacity, boost agricultural productivity, encourage fisheries and improves groundwater levels.
Irrigation Coverage by District
- Sheohar District – Piprahi, Dumri Katsari, Tariyani, Sheohar blocks.
- Muzaffarpur District – Minapur, Gaighat, Chhoncha, Bandara, Mushari.
- East Champaran – Patahi, Phenhara, Tetariya, Madhuban, Pakadiyal blocks.
- Samastipur – Kalyanpur block.
Reference
The Hindu | Belwa-Minapur Link
