Union Cabinet Secretary will hold a video-conferencing meet and review the water conservation and other related issues at on Monday evening, officials said on Saturday.
The video-conferencing programme will be held at the Chief Secretary's official chamber. The meeting will discuss severe drought conditions and the available water sources.
The Urban Administration and Development, Public Health and Engineering Department, Agriculture, Water Resources Department, Panchayat and Rural development, Public Works Department, Forest and Public Relations Department Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary and Director will participate in the meeting.
Water Resources and Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal said Saturday that the State government will provide water for exit sources (Nishtari) to villagers as per the
availability of water in the reservoirs during the summer.
He added that 3,502 tanks in 2216 villages had been filled up with water till April 29. Water is being
continuously supplied to the village tanks from the irrigation sources since April 15.
He appealed to the masses to preserve water as there is severe shortage in most of the districts.
The authorities are maintaining vigil. Water is very precious and should be used sparingly. Agrawal called upon the farmers to
diversify farming and adopt
horticulture.