Maharashtra allocates Rs 1,232 crore for water project

The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 1,232 crore for the Wainganga-Nalganga river linking project, which aims to alleviate water shortages in drought-affected Vidarbha. The project will undergo surveys until 2027, followed by eight years of construction. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 87,343 crore, with plans to irrigate 371,277 hectares of farmland across several districts. The project has received administrative approval and initial work has begun. The project will channel water from the Wainganga river to the Nalganga river through a 426.52-km network of canals and pipelines, addressing both agricultural and drinking water needs in the region.