23 km Suvai – Chobari branch canal gets Environment clearance


Gandhinagar

Pending environment clearance has been granted to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd(SSNNL) for construction of 23 km stretch of Kutch branch canal in Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary(KDWS) area between Suvai and Chobari.

Work on the Kutch Branch Canal in this portion between 144.076 km to 167.400 km had been held in abeyance as that is the length which asses through the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary(KDWS). Teh state government attempted alternative alignment but it was not found to be feasible looking at the topography.

According to a statement issued by the state government, the office bearers of Kutch district have thanked Chief Minister for environment clearance to this canal project.

– DeshGujarat