Government of Odisha intends to launch a new scheme for exploitation of ground water resources through construction of deep bore wells in hard rock areas of the State with a view to augment irrigation potential mostly in blocks which have less than 35% irrigation, it is proposed to install around 4,000 nos. of bore well projects each with in ayacut of approximately 2 ha. at an estimated unit cost of approximately Rs.2.5 lakh to bring around 8,000 ha. under assured irrigation in both Khariff and Rabi, In order to achieve the objective, budget provision of Rs.100.00 Cr. has been made in the B.E. of 2010-11 under RKVY Scheme of Agriculture Department.