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.'' UNI PKJ-KV AC NY RK1841