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- Published: September 17, 2020 14:30
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday offered prayers to Narmada waters, through a video conference, for filling the Sardar Sarovar Dam up to its brim, i.e up to 138.68 meters, on Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s 70th birthday.
“The efforts of Prime Minister Mr. Modi have enabled us to fill the dam to its maximum capacity which will mark a new era of Gujarat’s development. I pray and wish a long and healthy life to the Prime Minister on behalf of 6.5 crore Gujaratis”, said the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister exuded confidence that India will become a global leader under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
“#SardarSarovarDam achieves full reservoir level of 138.68 mtrs. First video of opening of dam gates and majestic view of water flow being shared on this proud moment,” CM Rupani tweeted the video hours ago.
#SardarSarovarDam achieves Full Reservoir Level of 138.68 mtrs. First video of opening of dam gates and majestic view of water flow being shared on this proud moment.
नमामि देवी नर्मदे pic.twitter.com/u5Oya4RYVT
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) September 17, 2020
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had dreamt of a gigantic dam on the exuberant waters of Narmada which would fulfil the water requirements of Gujarat. The Prime Minister, during his days as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, undertook the task of completing the work of Sardar Sarovar Dam with his determination and undying spirit. The UPA government did not permit to close the gates of Sardar Sarovar Dam and kept it hanging for 7 years.
As soon as Mr. Modi assumed the office of Prime Minister, he immediately gave the necessary approval and even permitted to fill the dam up to its maximum capacity. This has enabled the state government to provide Narmada water as far as 700 kms in Kutch, Banaskantha and Saurashtra.
The life giving Narmada river will mark a new era of prosperity for Gujarat in the next 2 years. Minister of State Mr. Yogeshbhai Patel and Chairman of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Mr. Rajiv Kumar Gupta marked their presence at the Sardar Sarovar Dam and offered their prayers.
Mr. Rajiv Kumar Gupta said, “The Chief Minister has always sought to fulfil the water requirements of the people of Gujarat, especially the farmers. Under his guidance, we have been successful in filling the dam to its full capacity this year.”