Minister for Water Resources etc, Pijush Hazarika, convened a review meeting of the Water Resources Department on Wednesday via virtual conference, conducted from the conference hall of his office at Janata Bhawan.
During the meeting, the Minister took stock of the current status, progress and operational aspects of the ongoing initiatives undertaken by the Water Resources Department aimed at mitigating the recurring issues of flood and erosion in the state. He stated that, under the guidance of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Department continues its efforts to implement emergency protection measures and construct new embankments, making use of advanced technological solutions.
The Minister further examined whether certain areas of the state remain vulnerable to erosion or other flood-related threats. He also evaluated the adequacy of materials dispatched to various districts in support of these mitigation efforts and enquired whether additional resources were
necessary. Minister Hazarika directed the relevant officials to ensure the timely execution of protection works across the 331 locations identified as vulnerable. He emphasised that the execution of these works must adhere to standards of efficiency, propriety, and fiscal responsibility, with particular attention to the prevention of any misuse of public funds.
The meeting was also attended by Special Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department Sayedin Abbasi, Chief Engineer Bhaskar Sharma, other senior officials of the department, along with the engineers from the districts who joined in virtually.