Lucknow, May 9 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is giving special focus to modernising infrastructure and water management systems across the state. Under this initiative, the Gomti Barrage in the state capital is being developed as a modern and model barrage system.
On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Irrigation Department has started work to replace the old and damaged vertical gates of the barrage. This will further strengthen drinking water supply in Lucknow. Along with this, water security, flood control and environmental balance will also become stronger with the help of new technology.
Principal Secretary, Irrigation, Anil Garg said, "The Gomti Barrage, built between 1980 and 1983, has long been the backbone o...