Centre clears ₹1,203-cr for water infra in U'khand
Centre has given in-principle approval for ₹1,203 crore for Uttarakhand water management project - a revival of traditional water resources in the foothills of Himalayas. The pre-feasibility report of this project has been prepared for dams, canals and reservoirs proposed as part of the project. Focus will be laid on revival of water sources, removing silt from reservoirs, construction of reservoirs and renovation of irrigation canals. Issuing directions for serious and time-bound actions as part of execution of the project, the chief minister said that the project will exert a positive social impact in the state and will aid in the conservation of the environment and the wildlife. It will also be helpful in poverty alleviation, ensuring good heath, clean drinking water and sanitation, climate action and other allied aspects. Secretary Bhupinder Kaur Aulakh said that the project will enhance irrigation capacity which in turn will lead to increase in economic activities and agricultural production.
