LUCKNOW, May 9 -- The Gomti Barrage in Lucknow is set to shift to a digitally monitored and automated system with the Uttar Pradesh government introducing SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) technology to modernise barrage operations, improve flood management and strengthen the city's drinking water supply system.

According to a press release issued by the CM media cell on Saturday, the irrigation department has initiated the project on the directions of chief minister Yogi Adityanath as part of efforts to modernise key water management infrastructure in the state capital.

Officials said the SCADA-based system will enable real-time monitoring of water levels, automated control of barrage gates and quicker response during em...