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Narmada, Kshipra to be linked
Bhopal, Feb 22 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh government is formulating a scheme to link the Narmada to Malwa region's principal Kshipra river in view of experts' warning of plunging groundwater level and desert expansion.
Responding to a query at the local Central Press Club's 'Meet-the-Press' programme today, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, ''consultants have been appointed.
My
government
is
endeavouring
to
ensure
optimum
use
of
Narmada
water
in
all
major
cities
and
towns
including
the
state
capital.''
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Story first published: Friday, February 22, 2008, 19:03 [IST]