A water conservation scheme in Osmanabad district of Marathwada region has been named after late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, as a tribute to the former Union Minister’s work for farmers.
Water conservation works of 35km have been undertaken as part of the scheme in 10 villages, which was launched by the Natural Sugar and Allied Industries, a sugar factory started by Munde’s associate BB Thombre.The scheme was named after Munde following his demise in Delhi after a road accident on June 3.Former BJP MlC Pasha Patel, who launched a nullah (drain) deepening project as part of the scheme earlier this week, said conservation works will help farmers tackle water shortage in the State.
