Divert floodwaters of Saurashtra to Kutch
Promote drip irrigation
Build check dams
Recharge groundwater
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The SAUNI Yojana is a water conservation project in Gujarat, India. It aims to recharge groundwater in the arid Kutch region by diverting floodwaters from the Saurashtra region. The project involves the construction of check dams, percolation tanks, and other water conservation structures.
The SAUNI Yojana has been criticized for its high cost and for its potential to damage the environment. However, the project has also been praised for its potential to improve the lives of people in Kutch.
The following are the four options in the question:
- Divert floodwaters of Saurashtra to Kutch: This is the correct answer. The SAUNI Yojana aims to divert floodwaters from the Saurashtra region to the Kutch region.
- Promote drip irrigation: Drip irrigation is a method of irrigation that uses small amounts of water to deliver water directly to the roots of plants. The SAUNI Yojana does not aim to promote drip irrigation.
- Build check dams: Check dams are small dams that are built across streams and rivers to control flooding and to improve water conservation. The SAUNI Yojana aims to build check dams.
- Recharge groundwater: Recharging groundwater is the process of adding water to the groundwater aquifer. The SAUNI Yojana aims to recharge groundwater.
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