Cabinet okays two more water diversion schemes in Nashik

The state cabinet has okayed two more gravity diversion water schemes forTrimbakeshwar and Dindoritalukas of Nashik district at the cost of Rs 531 crore. These water projects will provide some water to the local residents and a major portion of the water will be for theGodavarivalley.

The has sanctioned a Rs 495-crore scheme for Kalmuste in Trimbakeshwar taluka. It will help in the diversion of water flowing into the Damanganga valley towards the Godavari valley. Similarly, Rs36 crore has been sanctioned for the Chimanpada village in Dindori. This will bring in water from theParvalley to the Godavari valley, said a senior officer of the Resources“>Water Resources department (WRD).