Second Meeting of the Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers held

Inter-linking of rivers is being supervised by Supreme Court and hence no one should doubt the integrity of centre on this issue. This was stated by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti here today while presiding over the second meeting of the special committee for Inter-linking of Rivers. Seeking co-operation of various States in this project of national importance, she said States can discuss their apprehensions if any, in the next meeting of the committee. Sushri Bharti said benefits of this project will be immense. Referring to the apprehensions expressed by some environmentalists, the Minister said that the Government will ensure that there is no loss to the environment due to this project. The Minister said she is taking keen interest in the project and will meet concerned Chief Ministers. She informed the meeting that tomorrow she will meet Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis to discuss Damanganga-Pinjal and Par-Tapi-Narmada link projects with him.