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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Officials told to expedite repair works of irrigation tanks in Sri Sathya Sai district
Sri Sathya Sai district Collector T.S. Chetan on Thursday reviewed the progress of the repair and restoration works of minor irrigation tanks under the Repair, Renovation, and Restoration (RRR) scheme of the Central government. He said that strengthening the water bodies in the district would auger well for the district's agricultural ecosystem. Addressing a meeting with the officials of the Minor Irrigation, Groundwater, and Water Resources departments here, the Collector underlined the need for taking up restoration works immediately, in view of the ensuing southwest monsoon. He informed the officials to adopt a targeted approach to identify and rehabilitate tanks, which were critical to sustaining ayacut and galvanising the groundwater table. Mr. Chetan said that the RRR scheme envisaged revival plans for minor water bodies by enhancing their water-holding capacity. Sri Sathya Sai district has 1,186 water bodies under the minor and major irrigation tanks, which cater to 83,486 acres of area. The Collector asked the officials to promptly send proposals identifying tanks that were in urgent requirement of repairs, and funds allocation. 'The RRR scheme follows a 60:40 ratio, with the Central government contributing 60 per cent and the State government coming up with 40 per cent share of the expenditures,' Mr. Chetan said. Meanwhile, the Collector checked the reports pertaining to the first phase of works, which included the restoration of 239 tanks. He called for better coordination among departments for effective utilisation of resources and expedition of works.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dharwad officials asked to implement govt. schemes effectively
Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has directed officials to take steps to ensure effective implementation of various government schemes in the current fiscal. Chairing a quarterly meeting to review the progress of works under Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) in Dharwad, the Minister asked the health officials to be vigilant during the rainy season as chances of infectious diseases spreading during the season are more. He also directed the taluk panchayat executive officers to resolve any drinking water problems immediately. Emphasising the need for proper implementation of works under MGNREGA, Mr. Lad said that a meeting will be held with officials of agriculture, panchayat raj, horticulture, forestry and other departments to ensure maximum utilization of man-days and more funds. The Minister also asked the officials to come out with new ideas for ensuring effective implementation of various schemes and programmes. The Minister subsequently reviewed the department-wise release of funds and utilization and achievement of physical targets. He also asked the district authorities to instruct heads of concerned departments to immediately review and approve the current year's action plan. Suspension While reviewing the progress of works under the Minor Irrigation Department, the Minister found that Executive Engineer of the department Devaraj Shiggavi was absent without prior permission and directed the issue of his suspension order. Upset with the official's negligence, Mr. Lad telephoned Minor Irrigation Minister N.S. Boseraju and asked him to issue the suspension order. MLAs N.H. Konaraddi and Mahesh Tenginakai, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhuvanesh Patil, Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod and senior officials of various departments were present.
