Work on this major irrigation project of Waghur Dam was taken up by the Water Resources Departm...........

Maharashtra Geography and Environment

Work on this major irrigation project of Waghur Dam was taken up by the Water Resources Department of Maharashtra and began construction in which year?

1818

1773

1978

1890

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Explanation:

The Waghur river flows from its source near Ajanta through the Khandesh region. Work on this major irrigation project was taken up by the Water Resources Department of Maharashtra and began construction in 1978. The dam's main purpose is to supply water to Jalgaon city. Canals were built along the left and right banks of the river to meet irrigation needs.