MLA Calls on Odisha CM to Back Jhanjavati Project Completion

### fast Summary
– Parvatipuram MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra urged Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to expedite the land acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres in Odisha for the jhanjavati Irrigation project.
– The proposed irrigation project is expected to benefit about 25,000 acres of agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh’s Parvatipuram-Manyam district and provide drinking water facilities to nearby habitations in Odisha.
– Mr. Vijaya Chandra met CM Majhi during a national conference for SC/ST welfare committees held in Bhubaneswar.
– he stated that the response from CM Majhi was positive and thanked Lok Sabha Speaker Om birla for facilitating discussions through the conference platform.
– The MLA highlighted Andhra Pradesh government’s initiatives for SC/ST welfare during these meetings.
– Mr. Vijaya Chandra also met Odisha Governor Kambhampati Haribabu and reminisced about a longstanding personal association with him.

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### Indian Opinion Analysis
The Jhanjavati Irrigation Project has meaningful cross-state importance as it promises mutual benefits for both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Resolving inter-state challenges like land acquisition signals cooperative federalism at work, which could strengthen future regional collaboration on shared resource utilization. Efficient execution would benefit farmers by improving irrigation access across 25,000 acres and enhancing quality of life through improved drinking water facilities.

Additionally, forums like the SC/ST welfare committees provide an essential medium for legislators to address developmental inequities while fostering dialog between states. If commitments made in this forum materialize into actions, it would reaffirm confidence in collaborative policymaking aimed at uplifting marginalized groups.

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