Among the works, CM Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 604 development works costing Rs 175.76 crores and dedicated the 'Kumbhraj Major Irrigation Project' worth Rs 5138 crores, according to an official release.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, on Tuesday said that the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link project would resolve the water issue in Rajasthan and that it would provide sufficient water for drinking, industrial use, agriculture, and livestock there.
PM Modi participated in a 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme organised in Jaipur to mark the completion of one year of the BJP government in Rajasthan on Tuesday and in his presence, the MoU for the project between both the state governments was signed.
"Today will be a historic day for MP and Rajasthan. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an MoU of Parvati-Chambal-Kalisindh (PKC) project's 'Nadi Jodo Abhiyan' is going to be signed. Under this project, the Indian government will provide Rs 17,000 crores to MP and Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in the Joint Initiative for Implementation of the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Interstate River Link Project.