Speed up works under Jal Jeevan Mission in Himachal: Minister

Our Correspondent

KULLU, NOVEMBER 11

Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh Thakur reviewed the progress of various development schemes being run by various departments at a meeting with officials of Jal Shakti, revenue, horticulture and sainik welfare departments here today.

The minister directed the officers of Jal Shakti Department to speed up the works being under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district and complete these within the stipulated period so that proper supply of tap water can be ensured to every household.

He directed the officials concerned to initiate tender process to release the amount of Rs 9 crore to be provided by the SJVN for drinking water scheme for Nitthar area in Anni subdivision.

Thakur instructed the officers that big water sources should be used for construction of drinking water schemes so that people get adequate quantity of water. He directed the officials to speed up irrigation schemes worth crores of rupees under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana in Banjar and Anni assembly constituencies so that farmers of the region can get better irrigation facilities.

The minister said separate wings were being created for irrigation and flood protection, which will help preserve arable land in the flood-prone areas.

He also reviewed the ongoing drinking water schemes in Manali Assembly constituency under NABARD. He asked the officers to prepare an action plan for sewerage works in rural areas also under NABARD.

The minister instructed the officers of the horticulture department to make the people in the rural areas aware of the latest technology to increase the production of fruits by organizing awareness camps.

Order to start tender process for Anni

The minister directed the officials concerned to initiate tender process to release Rs 9 crore for a drinking water scheme for Nitthar area in Anni subdivision.