Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the National Hydrology Project
Q. Union Cabinet approves National Hydrology Project. How many states does this project cover?- Published on 11 Apr 16a. Whole of India
b. 22 states
c. 18 states
d. 13 states
ANSWER: Whole of India
This is a CSS scheme with total outlay of INR 3679.7674 crore. Project includes 3640 crore for National Hydrology project and INR 36.7674 crore for National Water Informatics Centre to be established in two stages. The project aims to cover all of India while earlier hydrology projects covered only 13 states.