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Rs 427-cr NABARD aid for Vidarbha
EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
NAGPUR, June 11: Five medium and 93 minor irrigation projects in Vidarbha region have been included in the package of 221 projects for which NABARD has released financial assistance to the tune of Rs 427 crore. The NABARD assistance is available in two phases under a national level scheme for infrastructural development in rural areas. This is the first time in last ten years that Vidarbha projects have been included in the NABARD funded schemes.The NABARD has already released Rs 60.15 crore for the project work and Rs 23.16 crore for purchasing machinery. Copyright © 1997 Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd.
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