Gandhinagar: As per the data shared by the state government in the Gujarat Assembly, the ambitious Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) project, aimed at filling dams in the Saurashtra region with Narmada water, is in the final stage of implementation, with only a few packages currently under progress. The Water Resources Department stated that as of January 1, 2026, a total of 30 packages under the SAUNI project have been completed, enabling the filling of several dams in water-scarce...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a relief to farmers and residents of Saurashtra, the Gujarat Cabinet today approved key decisions amid the prevailing monsoon situation. Government spokesperson and Minister Rishikesh Patel announced that additional Narmada water will be supplied to the region under the SAUNI Yojana, while the agricultural power supply will be extended to 10 hours daily in 11 districts. Speaking to the media after the Cabinet meeting held in Gandhinagar, Minister Patel stated that due to the d...Read More

Gandhinagar: Every year, March 22 is observed as World Water Day. On this occasion, it is worth discussing Gujarat’s water conservation and management model. Over the past two and a half decades, Gujarat, covering 196 lakh hectares, has turned around its water crisis into an opportunity through favorable policies. Today, Gujarat has effectively utilized 61.32 lakh hectares of its 70 lakh hectares irrigation capacity. The construction of 1,87,403 check dams has ensured groundwater recharge a...Read More