Narmada waters released in Kevadia bypass

Waters of Narmada started flowing in the main canal through the irrigation bypass tunnel at Kevadia colony on Tuesday. Caretaker Chief Minister Narendra Modi performed the rituals to welcome the Narmada waters.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi said with the flowing of water in the main canal, nearly one lakh hectares of land will get water for irrigation and 9,000 villages and towns will obtain drinking water. Also, the arid land in North Gujarat can be irrigated as lakes, reservoirs and other underground sources will have an increase in their water levels.

Mr. Modi said that with the commencement of water inflow in the canal, it will be possible to generate hydro-electricity.

Chairman of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said that unlike in the year 2001, when Narmada water was being pumped for use, the natural inflow of water can be utilised for irrigation and drinking.

Republished from The Asian Age