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Centre to expand Jal Shakti Abhiyan activities during upcoming monsoon

Central and State sector schemes in irrigation and water conservation sectors have also been allowed to be implemented with suitable dovetailing with MGNREGA works

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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 29 2020 | 2:31 PM IST

The Centre has decided to utilise the forthcoming monsoon season to expand its water conservation efforts under the national Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

"Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed to take up MGNREGA works/ drinking water and sanitation works during lockdown with priority to be given to irrigation and water conservation works," it added.

Central and State sector schemes in irrigation and water conservation sectors have also been allowed to be implemented with suitable dovetailing with MGNREGA works.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has stated in a press note that due to the current health emergency in the country, "Central Government officials will not

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Jal Shakti Ministry Water Conservation Home Ministry

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