Groundbreakings for 101 check-dams in Kutch on Dashera

Groundbreakings ceremony for 101 new check dams worth Rs.9.66 crore will be organized in 85 benefited villages of Kutch on 10th of October, Dashera.

101 check dams are conceived under Gujarat government’s Sardar Patel water conservation scheme. 18 check dams were sanctioned in 9 talukas of Kutch in first phase. In second phase 101 check dams are sanctioned, while in third phase approval of 258 check dams is planed for Kutch.

Volume of one million acre ft water is planned for Kutch through ambitious Sardar Sarovar, Narmada canal. Check dams will be important for storage of Narmada water at village level.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be attending 101 check dam groundbreakings ceremony via video conferencing. He will also interact with villagers via conferencing.