Expand irrigation capacity to 65 lakh hectares

The manifesto promised to expand irrigation capacity from 47 lakh hectares in 2023 to 65 lakh hectares. Times of India reported the Chief Minister saying irrigation coverage had increased to 55 lakh hectares over the past two years, with a larger 100 lakh hectare target. Central Water Commission material also shows major river-linking irrigation projects benefiting Madhya Pradesh, including an expected 6 lakh hectare command area from the relevant project. These sources show measurable progress toward the 65 lakh hectare target, but not completion. The verdict is on_track because current reported coverage is materially higher than the manifesto baseline and the target window is still open. Budget: irrigation projects and water-resource spending are active, but a complete utilisation statement for reaching 65 lakh hectares was not found.