The Kosi-Mechi intra- state river linking project, approved under the PMKSY- AIBP, is being implemented in which state?

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The correct answer is Option A: Bihar. The Kosi-Mechi intra-state link project has been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana–Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) for Bihar. The project aims to divert surplus water from the Kosi River to the Mechi River in the Mahananda Basin to improve irrigation and reduce floods. On completion, the project will provide additional irrigation to about 2.15 lakh hectares of agricultural land in Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, and Katihar districts. The Kosi River is a transboundary Himalayan river shared by India and Nepal, known for its heavy silt load and frequent changes in course. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) is a component of PMKSY that supports major and medium irrigation projects. A Joint Project Office (JPO-SKSKI) was established in 2003 for the Sapta-Kosi Multipurpose Project and the Sun-Kosi Kamla Diversion Multipurpose Project. The Mahananda Basin extends across Bihar and West Bengal and receives water from several Himalayan river systems. The project is targeted for completion by March 2029, with the Union Government providing more than 50% financial assistance.

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Odisha

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The Kosi-Mechi intra-state river linking project, approved under the PMKSY-AIBP, is being implemented in which state?

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