Reddy pointed out that the previous government's claim of providing safe drinking water to every household did not help the state's cause.
Published Jan 31, 2024 | 2:19 PM ⚊ Updated Jan 31, 2024 | 2:19 PM
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. (X)
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, on Tuesday, 30 January, directed concerned officials to formulate an action plan to prevent drinking water shortage in the state during the summer months.
During a meeting on the Panchayat Raj Department with ministers and officials, the Chief Minister suggested that water from the newly constructed reservoirs, apart from the Krishna and Godavari rivers, be utilised to meet drinking water needs.
The Chief Minister noted that it will be easier to supply potable water to the surrounding villages from the reservoirs and at a low cost.
According to an official release, the newly-constructed Mallannasagar, Kondapochamma Sagar, and Ranganayaka Sagar reservoirs will be used to meet the needs.
The Chief Minister further said that village sarpanches can be entrusted with the responsibility of managing drinking water supply in the villages.
The wing of “Mission Bhagiratha” (scheme to supply tapped water supply to households) has been tasked with supplying safe drinking water to the villages.
Reddy pointed out that the previous government’s claim of providing safe drinking water to every household did not help the state’s cause. Because of this claim, the state could not get funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission from the Union government, he added.
“The Chief Minister warned officials to stop projecting the state as rich by suppressing the facts. People are still facing drinking water problems in many parts of the state, Thandas, Gudems, and agency areas (remote and tribal habitations),” the release said.
Reddy instructed officials to conduct a comprehensive survey and find out the villages and habitations which have been facing the drinking water crisis.
With the tenure of the sarpanches coming to an end soon, he asked the officials to take responsibility for the drinking water supply in villages.
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Reddy said his government will focus on strengthening the Self-Help Groups by providing financial support.
The Chief Minister suggested that the women groups be given the work of stitching uniforms for students of government schools and government-run residential schools.
He directed officials to build roads to provide connectivity to habitations.
At the meeting, officials apprised the Chief Minister of the gram panchayats and habitations that still do not have road connectivity, the release added.
Meanwhile, a separate release said Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Revanth. Reddy and they discussed education development programmes in Telangana, opportunities for the expansion of eco-tourism, and using advanced technology in agriculture.
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