Uma Bharti assures adequate funds for projects in Vidarbha, Marathwada

Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti has assured Maharashtra Government of providing financial support worth 7,188 crores rupees for 132 projects in the drought hit regions of Vidarbha and Marathwada. After meeting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari in Mumbai yesterday, 

Ms. Bharti said that these projects will be



treated as special projects. Out of these 132 projects, 98 are for Vidarbha and 34 for Marathwada. Ms. Bharti agreed in principle to complete 26 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme - AIBP projects under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna in 60:40 ratio. She has also agreed to consider another 67 drought prone area projects and Tapi Mega Recharge Project on priority basis.