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Maha govt to provide funds for completion of irrigation projects: minister

Sangli, June 11 (UNI) Maharashtra Water Resources (Godavari-Krishna basin) Minister Dr Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil said on Wednesday that the state government will make available funds to complete pending irrigation projects in the state within stipulated time.
Presiding over a meeting held to review status of ongoing projects in the district, he said that a study-based proposal should be submitted for the funds required for completion of the projects in Sangli district within the prescribed time frame and to identify future needs of feasible matters.
Vikhe-Patil directed to prepare an action plan to permanently overcome the potential flood situation and promised an estimated fund of Rs 3,200 crore for the Maharashtra Responsive Development Programme, under the World Bank-assisted project, to divert flood water to drought-prone areas.
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