- The Saryu Nahar National Project was inaugurated in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh.
- The work of the project was started in 1978, but due to lack of continuity in budget support, inadequate monitoring, and other reasons, the project was delayed for 4 decades.
- In 2016, the project was brought under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.
- It is built with total funds of more than Rs. 9,800 crores.
- The project involves the interlinking of 5 rivers namely Saryu, Ghaghara, Banganga, Rapti, and Rohini. Due to this optimum usage of water resources will take place in the region.
- The water for irrigation will be granted to over 14 lakh hectares of land which will thus prove helpful to 29 lakh farmers of the UP.
Question:
Q.1 In which state was Saryu Nahar National Project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Maharashtra
d. Gujarat
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Maharashtra
d. Gujarat
