The Maharashtra government had set a target of removing 66.91 million cubic metres of silt from 1,274 water bodies. Between April 1 and 7, 63 per cent or 42.29 million cubic metres of silt have been excavated under the ‘Galmukt Dharan, Galyukt Shivar (Silt-free Dams, Silt-enhanced Farms)’ scheme, the state informed on Thursday.

The government said the effective implementation of the project by the administration and the enthusiastic participation by farmers have been key in achieving the success rate.