Apart from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana will also get Nabard loans to complete irrigation projects. Out of the Rs.77,595 crore loan, Maharashtra will receive Rs.12,773 crore to complete 26 projects, minister Girish Mahajan said. Apart from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana will also get Nabard loans to complete irrigation projects. “The Centre has declared these projects as national projects and they are entitled to central grants,” he said. According to the National Register of Large Dams available on the website of Central water Commission, Maharashtra accounts for 35% of the national projects or 1,845 irrigation projects which is highest in the country.

Source: Mint September 06, 2016 20:15 UTC