White paper on irrigation in state in 15 days

Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said that a white paper on irrigation —detailing funds spent on various projects and total potential created over the last decade — will be issued by the water resources department within 15 days.

Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said that a white paper on irrigation —detailing funds spent on various projects and total potential created over the last decade — will be issued by the water resources department within 15 days.

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“The issue was not on the cabinet agenda but was discussed briefly. They (NCP) said they will submit details of expenditure and work done. We need to inform the public,” he said.

The state needs Rs 75,000 crore to complete ongoing projects. Opposition leaders have alleged that the government has spent Rs 70,000 crore on dams in the last 10 years but the total cropped area under cultivation has increased by only 0.1%, from 17.8% to 17.9%.