Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nov 16 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the BJP-led government’s flagship ‘Jalyukt Shivar’ water conservation scheme is modelled on the initiatives pioneered by former CM late Vasantrao Naik.

Fadnavis hailed Naik’s leadership, saying his work in water conservation made Maharashtra self-sustaining in foodgrains and water.

The CM was speaking after unveiling the statue of Naik and the bust of freedom fighter Swami Ramanand Teerth in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Show Full Article

“Maharashtra faced a severe drought in 1972. In that challenging time, Naik provided employment to people through various schemes. His sustained work in water conservation made Maharashtra self-sustaining in terms of foodgrains and water. We formed the ‘Jal

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