Aamir likely to be ambassador for 'drought-free Maharashtra' scheme

February 17, 2016 08:49

Less than three months after actor Aamir Khan found himself in the midst of an 'intolerance debate' earning the ire of the right wing, the Maharashtra government has got the Bollywood star on board to partner with it for one of its flagship schemes.

Officials said that the project will see Khan proactively work with the government for its Jal Yukt Shivar scheme, Fadnavis' pet project that aims at making state villages drought free in five years through water conservation programmes.

The Maharashtra CM and the star are expected to make a joint announcement of the initiative at Sahyadri, the government guesthouse today.

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