The State Government has sanctioned Rs8.21 crore for repairing and lining works of small distributary canals of Tulsi and Savni villages under Tandula Irrigation Water Reservoir Project in Durg district.
On completion of the repairing work, the project would facilitate water supply to farmers for irrigation in nearly 2350 hectares of area.
Notably, the Chhattisgarh Government’s Water Resources Department is in the process of preparing a comprehensive master plan for optimum use of State’s water resources.
The estimated ground-water in the State is 14,548 Million Cubic meters and present exploration is about 18.31per cent, officials stated.
The State is moving ahead towards a more integrated and sustainable approach to water resources management.
Notably, the Chhattisgarh Government had made all preparations to strengthen Central Government's Water Conservation and Management policy of ''Jal Kranti Abhiyaan'' (Water Revolution Mission).
A total of 54 severe water scarce villages have been selected for the Mission. Two villages from each of the 27 districts have been selected for the purpose.
Water Resources Department Secretary Dr B l Tewari held a meeting of the State-level Committee on recently at the Data Centre.
He reviewed the steps taken to implement the 'Jal Kranti Abhiyaan' in the State. Top Engineers of the Department participated in the meeting.
Tewari said that the 'Jal Kranti Abhiyaan' is the top priority of the State Government.
Two severe water scarce villages from each of the 27 districts have been selected for the Mission.
Various Departments should closely co-ordinate to make water available for drinking water, irrigation and other basic necessities of the villagers, Tewari said.
He instructed the concerned officials to address the problems of the villages as early as possible.
The officers of the Water Resources Department have been appointed as Nodal Officers of the 'Jal Kranti Abhiyaan'.
The Nodal officers will tour the problem villages every 15 days and redress the grievances.
The District Collectors are being given responsibility to make the Mission a success. Janpad Panchayats and Gram Panchayats will also be kept in the loop in implementing the Mission, Tewari said.
He said that every drop of water is precious and the chosen villages will be asked to conserve and preserve water. Governmental, Non-Governmental and citizens will join hands to make the Mission a great success.