Resolve pending irrigation-related issues on priority- Shruti Choudhry

Cabinet Minister reviews flood protection and maintenance works; directs officers to prepare better plans for the future

 Chandigarh,

Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry on Wednesday comprehensively reviewed irrigation-related issues, ongoing projects and proposed development works in Charkhi Dadri and Bhiwani districts at a meeting held here. She directed officers to resolve pending matters on priority and accelerate the implementation of development projects.

 During a review meeting with officers of the LWS and YWS Circles, Bhiwani, the Cabinet Minister discussed issues related to forest clearances, prevention of water theft, land alignment, and encroachments in detail.

She said pending clearances and other issues should be addressed promptly so development works are not unnecessarily delayed and projects can be implemented smoothly.

Smt. Shruti Choudhry also reviewed the progress of flood protection and maintenance works undertaken during the past three years. She emphasised taking necessary action in respect of these works and preparing better plans for the future, so that flood protection works are implemented in a time-bound manner and effective maintenance of irrigation infrastructure is ensured.

In the meeting review  was also done regarding  pending irrigation-related issues, ongoing projects and proposed development works in the Loharu, Bhiwani, Tosham, Bawani Khera and Badhra Assembly constituencies. The Cabinet Minister directed the officers concerned to resolve the issues of the area promptly and take necessary steps to complete approved and ongoing projects within the stipulated timelines.

The Cabinet Minister said that strengthening the irrigation system, ensuring better management of water resources and providing relief to farmers from irrigation-related problems are among the Government’s priorities. She directed officers to work in coordination with one another, regularly monitor projects and accord priority to works concerning public interest.