Gandhinagar: With the aim of increasing the irrigation area in the state and raising groundwater levels, the Gujarat government is undertaking several water storage projects. As part of these efforts, construction of a weir on the Mahi River at Poicha village in Vadodara district is currently in progress at an estimated cost of ₹349 crore, the state government informed the Assembly. The project will help raise the water level in the surrounding region and provide irrigation benefits to nearly...Read More

Vallabh Vidyanagar: Farmers in Anand and Kheda districts cultivating summer crops like paddy, millet, and other varieties have received a significant boost as the irrigation department has increased the water flow in the Mahi canals. This move aims to address water scarcity issues in the region and cater to the agricultural and drinking water needs of the local population. The Mahi canals, which draw water from the Panam and Kadana reservoirs via the Wanakbori Weir, supply water to various are...Read More