Bhopal, Feb. 4 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday emphasised the significance of Maa Narmada, calling it the "lifeline" of the state on the occasion of Narmada Jayanti.

The river originates from Amarkantak and flows through several districts, providing drinking water and irrigation facilities to farmers of Madhya Pradesh.

"I extend my greeting to everyone on Narmada Jayanti. As we all know Maa Narmada is a lifeline for us. Madhya Pradesh is home to rivers and the Narmada River originates from Amarkantak and flows via Omkareshwar, Barwani to Gujarat, it covers the whole of Madhya Pradesh. It not only provides us with drinking water but also provides irrigation facilities for farmers in the state. Maa Narmada has her ...