Karnataka embarks upon mega project for reclamation of soil affected by salinity of water

The Karnataka Government has embarked upon a mega project for reclamation of soil affected by salinity of water. The State Water Resources and Irrigation minister, Basavaraj Bommai informed this in Bangalore on Wednesday. He said the project costing over 600 crore rupees is envisaged jointly with the Central Government. He said excess use of water or water clogging leads to degradation of soil thereby affecting cultivation.