Maharashtra Governor Greenlights Rs 80,000 Crore Wainganga-Nalganga River Project

Governor Ramesh Bais has approved Maharashtra's proposal for the Wainganga-Nalganga River linking project in Vidarbha. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed gratitude, highlighting its Rs 80,000 crore budget and transformative impact on irrigation. The project has strong support from the state government.

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais has given his nod to the state government's ambitious Wainganga-Nalganga River linking project in Vidarbha. The official communication confirmed this in-principle approval on Wednesday.

The project, valued at approximately Rs 80,000 crore, is expected to revolutionize the irrigation landscape in Vidarbha. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took to social media to thank the Governor, emphasizing the project's potential impact on the region's farmers.

Fadnavis highlighted the strong backing from the coalition government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, affirming their commitment to improving agricultural infrastructure in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)