Mega-scheme for the greening of Thar

  • 01/12/2002

  • Hindu (New Delhi)

The Central Ground Water Board has formulated a mega scheme for transformation of the Thar desert in Western Rajasthan into a green, prosperous and drought free area by recharging its depleted ground water aquifers with the surplus waters of the Indira Gandhi Canal and Ghaggar river's flood waters.