Orders for early de-silting of canals
JAMMU, MARCH 12: - Reiterating the commitment of government to
provide better irrigation facilities to the people of the state, Minister for
PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary directed the concerned for
immediately taking up of de-silting of major canals in Jammu Division so that
timely discharging of water in the canals is ensured.
Chairing a meeting of officers of Irrigation and
Flood Control department convened here today to get first hand appraisal of
various ongoing development projects and schemes under the
sector and the steps taken to start de-silting work on Ranbir Canal, Ravi
Tawi Irrigation Canal (RTIC) and other Canals of Jammu Division so that
discharging of water on Baisakhi is ensured.
Directing the concerned for personally monitoring
the de-silting process of canals to ensure its timely completion, the Minister
asked for carrying out repair and renovation of damaged canals and irrigation
tube wells in the Division so that the farmers do not face any inconvenience
during the harvest seasons. He also exhorted upon the officers to redouble
their efforts and work for the betterment of the people, adding that any laxity
in this regard would not be tolerated.
Earlier, the Chief Engineer briefed the meeting
about the activities of the Department. It was informed in the meeting that the
de-silting on RTIC and modernization works are apace in Kathua area.
Among others, Secretary,
PHE, I & FC, M Raju, Chief Engineer, Irrigation Jammu, Chief Engineer
Ravi Tawi, Chief Engineer, Irrigation Kashmir, all SEs and Executive Engineers
of Irrigation and Mechanical Department of Jammu division.
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