Articles tagged under: Narmada Water

Farmers Rejoice as Narmada Water Reaches Dwarka District Under SAUNI Scheme

March 14, 2026

Dwarka: A wave of relief and optimism has spread among farmers in Dwarka district as Narmada water has finally reached several villages under the SAUNI (Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation) Yojana. The water has been supplied through SAUNI Link-1 Package-5, bringing much-needed support to agriculture in the region. Farmers in villages including Mahadeviya, Sinhan, Vadaliya, Sinhan Ahir, Vinjalpar, Siddhpur and Mowan expressed happiness as Narmada water began flowing into local water bodies. M...Read More

Gujarat Earns Rs 2,733 Crore from Narmada Water Supply via Sardar Sarovar

March 14, 2026
Gujarat Earns Rs 2,733 Crore from Narmada Water Supply via Sardar Sarovar

Gandhinagar: Details of the income earned by Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) from industries, agriculture, and drinking water supply over the last two years were presented in the Gujarat Assembly. According to information provided by the state government, the corporation has earned several crores of rupees through the sale of water. According to the latest figures, the corporation’s total income during the financial year 2024-25 (up to March 31, 2025) was Rs 1,685.52 crore. In th...Read More

Khadir Region of Kutch to Get Narmada Water; Gujarat CM Okays ₹451 Crore Project

October 10, 2025
Khadir Region of Kutch to Get Narmada Water; Gujarat CM Okays ₹451 Crore Project

Kutch: The Gujarat government has approved a major project to supply additional water from the Narmada reservoir to small and large ponds, as well as minor irrigation schemes in the Khadir region of Kutch, through a pipeline. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given in-principle approval for the ₹451.67 crore project, a decision aimed at benefiting local residents, farmers, and livestock, Water Resources and Water Supply Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said. Minister Bavaliya explained that the pr...Read More

Bhadbhut Barrage Project to Complete in June 2027; Gujarat CM briefed during review visit

March 29, 2025

Dahej: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inspected the project site to get detailed information about the progress of the Bhadbhut Barrage Project being taken up on the Narmada River and reviewed the performance. Bhadbhut Barrage Project is being undertaken to save the saline land of the Bharuch-Ankleshwar area by storing the freshwater of Lokmata Narmada, which is flowing into the sea in an unusable manner, by creating a freshwater lake. The scheme also aims to prevent frequent erosion and dama...Read More