Chandigarh , October 21 – Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Chaudhary today conducted a comprehensive review of irrigation related problems , ongoing projects and proposed development works in Charkhi Dadri and Bhiwani districts and directed the officials to resolve pending matters on priority basis and expedite the implementation of development projects.
The Irrigation and Water Resources Minister held a review meeting with the officers of LWS and YWS Circle , Bhiwani and discussed in detail the issues related to forest clearances , prevention of water theft , land alignment (conservation) and illegal encroachments .
He said that pending approvals and other problems should be resolved expeditiously , so that there is no unnecessary delay in development works and smooth implementation of projects can be ensured.
Smt. Shruti Chaudhary also reviewed the progress of flood protection and maintenance works undertaken during the last three years. She stressed on taking necessary action in relation to these works and preparing a better plan for the future , so that the works related to flood protection can be implemented in a time-bound manner and effective maintenance of the irrigation infrastructure can be ensured.
The meeting also reviewed in detail the pending problems related to irrigation in Loharu , Bhiwani , Tosham , Bawani Khera and Barra assembly constituencies , ongoing projects and proposed development works. The Minister directed the concerned officers to resolve the problems of the area at the earliest and take necessary steps to complete the approved and ongoing projects within the stipulated time frame.
The Irrigation 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 initiatives. He directed the officers to work in coordination with each other, regularly monitor the projects and give priority to the works related to public interest.
