The success of modernization of irrigation is reflected solely on the creation of additional facilities covering more areas, optimum use of water, changing of crop pattern and change in outlook of cultivators with a motive for commercial production. The Central Government recently sanctioned an amount of Rs 60.27 crore under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme for modernization of the Jamuna irrigation project in Nagaon district, which is one of the most viable irrigation projects of Asom.