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Lok Sabha
The Government of Gujarat has informed that 9 nos. major dams; 95 nos. medium dams; 237 nos. minor irrigation schemes and 1672 nos. check dams have been affected due to recent floods. As regards Madhya Pradesh, the State Government has reported that 432 nos. dams (various categories); 15 nos. Lift Irrigation Schemes and 37 anicuts & barrages have been affected due to recent floods.
Government of Gujarat has informed that they have started the works required for immediate restoration in order to prevent further damages, to maintain water supply for domestic and irrigation purpose and to provide safety to dam works.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has also reported taking up of restoration and repair works keeping in view the availability of funds.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Water Resources, Shri Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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