MLA Jasrotia rolls out ₹4.30 Crore development package for Jasrota

• School infrastructure boost and major irrigation projects to benefit hundreds of farmers, strengthen rural economy

JASROTA: Bringing a major development push to the Jasrota constituency, MLA Jasrota Shri Rajiv Jasrotia today launched and initiated three key public welfare projects with a combined outlay of ₹4.30 crore, aimed at strengthening education infrastructure and transforming irrigation facilities in rural areas.As part of the package, the MLA laid the foundation stone for a new classroom block at Government Higher Secondary School Hatli, being constructed at a cost of ₹1.15 crore. The project is expected to significantly improve learning conditions for students by addressing space constraints and enhancing the overall academic environment.

In addition, two major irrigation projects under the Command Area Development (CAD) programme were also set into motion to directly benefit the farming community.The first project involves the remodeling and reconstruction of field channels on the Hamirpur–Mangtian canal, covering villages Hamirpur, Mangtian, Tharedu, and Hardo Muthi. Being executed at a cost of ₹1.40 lakhs under the NABARD scheme, the project will develop 6.37 kilometers of field channels and cover a culturable command area of around 400 hectares.

The second irrigation project, launched at village Seswan, includes the construction of field channels on the Seswan link of the MRC and direct outlets of the Ujh canal. With an estimated cost of ₹1.75 lakh, this project will benefit villages Seswan, Tanda, Chandwan, Fathu Chak, Ghair, and Bann Thathi. It will cover approximately 502 hectares of agricultural land with a total field channel length of 8 kilometers.

These projects are expected to bring tangible and long-term benefits to the people of the region.The new classrooms at HSS Hatli will provide students with a more conducive learning environment, reduce overcrowding, and support quality education in rural areas.The irrigation projects will ensure timely and equitable distribution of water, reducing dependence on erratic rainfall and helping farmers plan crops more efficiently.

With improved water management, farmers can diversify crops, increase yields, and enhance farm incomes. Execution of these projects will also create local employment opportunities during construction and maintenance phases. Strengthened infrastructure and increased farm output are expected to boost the local economy and improve the standard of living in these villages.

Addressing the gatherings at different project sites, MLA Rajiv Jasrotia reiterated his commitment to grassroots development, stating that providing basic amenities such as education and irrigation remains his top priority. He emphasized that these initiatives are designed to directly improve the lives of common people, particularly farmers and students.He further appreciated the efforts of the Command Area Development Department and other executing agencies for preparing these projects and directed officials to ensure their timely completion while maintaining high quality standards.

The events were attended by Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (CAD) Er. Brij Mohan Rana, AEE PDD Rajesh Kumar, AEE PHE Civil Sandeep, along with officials from RDD and Flood Control departments. Among others present were Mandal Pardhan Roni Sharma, Sarpanchs Yogesh Singh, Raj Kumar, Bantu, Kirt Singh, Naib Sarpanch Dev Raj, and several other local representatives and prominent citizens.Local residents expressed gratitude to the MLA for addressing long-pending demands and hailed the initiatives as a major step towards inclusive and sustainable rural development.