Explanation:

Underlining that the state’s agriculture is in urgent need for institutional reforms to get back on its feet, the state government of Himachal Pradesh has put renewed emphasis on provision of infrastructural support to state’s farmers.

One of the key components of the state government’s strategy in this regard is infrastructural buildup in the irrigation sector. In this regard, the state government is also looking for assistance from the centre to fulfil its objective of strengthening the irrigation sector in the state.

One of the key projects on the state government’s radar is Phina Singh Medium Irrigation Project in Kangra district.  Phina Singh Medium Irrigation Project in Kangra's Nurpur was started at an initial cost of Rs 204 crore in 2011, which has now escalated to Rs 646 crore. In this regard, the state government has  pointed out that the state has spent Rs 283 crore from its own resources for executing the project and requisite assistance from centre would further boost progress and assist farmers in increasing their income .