A recently completed initiative to rejuvenate the Sawangi canal in Nagpur has brought a significant transformation to the region, ensuring safe drinking water for 200 families and revitalising around 400 hectares of farmland. According to PTI, the initiative has also positively impacted livestock and wildlife by improving the overall groundwater levels and restoring ecological balance in the area.

The project, which began in February 2024, involved the widening and deepening of a 4.11-kilometre stretch of the canal, extending from ridge to valley. The initiative aimed to tackle water scarcity in the drought-prone Vidarbha region and has led to notable improvements in agricultural productivity and the quality of life for the rural population.