Maharashtra Government Expedites Nira Deoghar Canal Project to Ensure Drought-Free Phaltan and Malshiras

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the second phase of the Nira Deoghar project in Satara's Phaltan, signalling a significant step towards ensuring water supply to drought-hit areas. Fadnavis emphasized the government's commitment to making Phaltan and Malshiras drought-free by expediting the Nira Deoghar Canal project. The initiative aims to provide relief to the region, which has been plagued by water scarcity. The project's successful phases, including the Nira Deoghar, Jihe Kathapur, and Tembhu lift irrigation schemes, have already provided water to areas like Sangola.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maharashtra government has expedited the Nira Deoghar Canal project to ensure water supply to drought-hit areas, particularly Phaltan and Malshiras.
  • The project aims to make Phaltan and Malshiras drought-free by providing water to 22 villages in Malshiras taluka that remain deprived.
  • The successful phases of the Nira Deoghar, Jihe Kathapur, and Tembhu lift irrigation schemes have already provided water to drought-hit talukas and areas like Sangola.
  • Revised administrative approval will be given to three irrigation schemes under the Nira Deoghar project.
  • The event was attended by senior government officials, including Rural Development Minister Jayakumar Gore and Public Works Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale.
  • The total development works worth Rs 1,352 crore were inaugurated, with several projects, including a mega industrial project, set to commence in the MIDC colony at Naikbambawadi.

Statistics:

  • The Nira Deoghar project aims to make Phaltan and Malshiras drought-free.
  • The budget for the development works is Rs 1,352 crore.
  • Already, water has been provided to drought-hit talukas and areas like Sangola through the Nira Deoghar, Jihe Kathapur, and Tembhu lift irrigation schemes.
  • The government aims to provide water to 22 villages in Malshiras taluka that remain deprived.
  • The total area that will be covered by the Nira Deoghar project is not specified.

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