In a bid to end the water scarcity problem that's affected the state, the BJP-led Maharashtra government is planning to bring 18 rivers on the national map of the Union government's river linking project. Though a long term one, the project's benefits will be seen in a few years' time.

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Revenue minister Eknath Khadse on Thursday said that through linking the rivers, excess water running into the sea could be averted. He added: "The rivers are presently full and overflow during the monsoon, but by the end of winter, the stock begins depleting. If the rivers are linked, there will be a constant flow of river water, which will benefit other regions too."

Rivers like Vaid Ganga (Vidarbha), Nal ganga (Buldhana – Bhandara), Upper Krishna, Bhima, Upper Ghat Godavari, North Konkan Godavari, Central Konkan Bhima dam, Narmada, Tapi, Damnganga, Vanganaga, etc will be linked with each other.

Khadse also said that the state plans to connect all the dams too. This, he said, is a part of the water planning project.

Explaining the primary project report that has been prepared, Khadse said: "The report will be sent to the Central Water Commission for review. Once approved, the state government will start working on the detailed report, which will take time. Meanwhile, the work of bringing the state's rivers on the national map, has begun."

He also added that the result of the project will be that the state will receive water all throughout the year.