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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan 2.0, the flagship water conservation scheme of the erstwhile Devendra Fadnavis -led NDA government which was discontinued when Uddhav Thackeray -led MVA dispensation was in power post-2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -Devendra Fadnavis is Current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra And Minister of Water Resources. Government of Maharashtra since 14 August 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Government of Maharashtra has launched the extended version of This Program naming Jalyukt Shivar 2.0 Scheme. 5000 villages will be Selected during the First Phase of Jalyukt Shivar 2.0 Abhiyan.

Detailed explanation-4: -To review and clear water resources projects, with a view to ensuring that a project proposal is in conformity with the Integrated State Water Plan (ISWP). The Authority is also required to support and aid the enhancement and preservation of water quality and promote sound water conservation and management practices.