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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the first phase of SAUNI Yojana.What does stand for SAUNI
A
Saurastra Narmada Avataran Irrigation
B
Subernarekha Narmada Avataran Irrigation
C
Sabarmati Narmada Avataran Irrigation
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) is a project launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with objective of filling 115 major dams by diverting floodwaters overflowing from the Sardar Sarovar Dam across the Narmada river to the drought areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Features The first phase of SAUNI scheme was launched in 2016 by PM Modi at Aji-3 dam.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation or SAUNI Yojana is a programmed that is aimed to resolve the water related problems of an area. It has already been launched by the Prime Minister at the Sanodara village of Jamnagar district in Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-4: -The works for about 54.70 Km long pipeline of initial reach of this link are awarded and are under progress. Thus, under Sauni yojana, work of about 230 Km length of pipeline works are commenced since March 2014 and are under progress.

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