SAUNI Scheme: Third Phase launched

The third phase of Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) scheme was launched by the Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The scheme is to fill 115 dams with Narmada water by August 15, 2020 and March, 2021. Key Features The first phase of SAUNI scheme was launched in 2016 by PM Modi at Aji-3 dam. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Topics: Government Schemes • Irrigation • Irrigation Projects • Narmada River • SAUNI Project • SAUNI Scheme • Saurashtra • Vindhyan basin

PM Narendra Modi launches first phase of SAUNI project in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the first phase of SAUNI (Saurastra Narmada Avataran Irrigation) Yojana at Sanodara of Jamnagar district of Gujarat. SAUNI Yojana is multipurpose project that aims to solve the water problems of a parched Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Key Facts Technically, SAUNI is a ‘linking’ project where the water will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

Topics: Agriculture • Gujarat • Irrigation • Narendra Modi • National • SAUNI Project