Kheri: 150 Village Ponds to be Rejuvenated Under MNREGA for Water Conservation

• Kheri district to rejuvenate 150 village ponds through cleaning, excavation, and deepening under MNREGA.
• Campaign aims for water conservation, beautification with flower gardens, and seating arrangements over 30 days.
• DPRDO Vishal Singh stated ponds near villages accumulate waste; cleaning will make them useful for animals and birds.
• Gram Panchayats will use their own funds for the project, as no separate budget has been allocated.
• The initiative is launched under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's direction, with 150 ponds in the first phase.