Jalyukt Shivar campaign not given extension: Minister

Maharashtra Water Conservation Minister Shankarrao Gadakh on Tuesday said the 'Jalyukt Shivar' campaign launched by the previous government has not been given an extension.

In a written reply tabled in the state Legislative Council, he said the period given to the campaign is already over, hence there is no question of the state closing it down.

He was responding to a question raised by Peasants and Workers Party (PWP) leader Jayant Patil in the Upper House.

Later, Gadakh told PTI, "The campaign's period was up to December 31. We have not given extension to the campaign."
Asked about the incomplete works, he said, "Permission is given to complete the incomplete works under the campaign till March 31. No fresh work will be undertaken."