At an initial cost of Rs 432 crore, the project has virtually revived the Kshipra river in Ujjain, which was almost dry an year ago.

The Chief Minister said Narmada-Malwa Link Project is also important for utilising Madhya Pradesh's share in Narmada water before 2024.

Chouhan, in a letter to Bharti urged for early clearance of pending irrigation projects of the state, an official release said.

Farmers in MP will get power for agricultural purposes by paying a flat rate of Rs 1,200 a year, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.