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Uttar Pradesh govt approves Rs 200 crore for flood protection projects
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Rs 200 crore for flood protection projects in the vulnerable districts ahead of the monsoon season, officials said on Sunday.
Press Trust of India Lucknow
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