, March 27 (IANS) With the onset of summer the discussion over the water crisis in Bundelkhand comes to light again. This has become a golden opportunity for people with vested interests to swindle state funds meant for ending water scarcity in .
Bundelkhand comprises seven districts each of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The seven districts of Madhya Pradesh include: Sagar, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh, Niwari and Datia.
The area under irrigation is to be increased from 43 lakh hectares to 65 lakh hectares in the state, he said, adding that all this required water. 'We have to take all possible measures to save rain water,' he added.