Saryu Canal National Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11 inaugurated the Saryu Canal National Project in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur. The project will reportedly provide water for irrigation to over 14 lakh hectares of land, helping about 29 lakh farmers. However, the cost involved in the project is Rs 10,000 crores. Following the inauguration, PM Modi has invited everyone to join a big event on natural farming through TV on December 16.