River Interlinking (By Canal and Tunnel)

Water is the fundamental need for the Socio-economic development of any region. In recent years, Maharashtra State (India) is facing the problem of regional disparity because of spatial and temporal variability in rainfall and lack of proper utilization of running water slope of Western part of the Sahyadri is very steep, receives excess amount of rainfall and adds wasteful into Arabian Sea. Par River (2000 to 3000 mm Avg. Annual Rainfall) originates from Kame hills of Sahyadri ranges. The river flows further west towards Gujarat State (India) and adds wasteful water into Arabian Sea. Par river basin experience water scarcity in summer in contrast overflow discharge in rainy season. The undulating topography limits the local irrigation. In contrast, eastern part of the Sahyadri (Girna river valley) is the rainshadow zone receiving very low rainfall (1500-2000 mm Avg. Annual Rainfall). Therefore, this region always experiences scarcity of water. Circulation of water is possible at two levels for sustainable development of any region. In intrabasin circulation of running water, circulation is possible within a basin itself (Punad Project).