Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Gujarat Govt. Increases Water and Power for Saurashtra Districts
The Gujarat government is helping farmers and residents in the Saurashtra region.
Because it hasn't rained much, they are giving extra water and electricity to 11 districts.
This decision came after people asked for help.
The government, led by the Chief Minister, decided to provide these resources to help with farming and everyday life.
This assistance includes water from the Narmada River and agricultural power for 10 hours each day.
Gujarat government to provide extra Narmada water to 11 Saurashtra districts.
Additional agricultural power will be provided for 10 hours daily in Saurashtra.
The decision addresses demands for water and power due to delayed rains.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the weekly cabinet meeting.
The announcement follows representations from the Saurashtra region residents.
- Who
- The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
- What
- The Gujarat government will supply additional Narmada water and agricultural power.
- When
- The decision was made in the weekly cabinet meeting.
- Where
- Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
- Why
- To meet water and power demands due to delayed rainfall.
- Affected Region
- Saurashtra, Gujarat
- Water Source
- Narmada River
- Power Provision
- 10 hours daily for agriculture
- Number of Districts
- 11
- Decision Maker
- Gujarat Cabinet
- Primary Issue
- Delayed Rains