Mumbai
In the wake of El Niño concerns, the Maharashtra government has directed officials to complete water conservation works on a war footing under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan 2.0 and prioritise measures to improve groundwater levels.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the functioning of the Soil and Water Conservation Department and directed officials to submit plans under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan 2.0 before May 15.
“The administration should consider the urgency of repair works in the villages and [they are] to be executed immediately. The work should be accelerated by giving revised plans to the districts, whereas the work in the villages under Jalyukt Shivar should be prioritised,” Mr. Fadnavis said.
He also referred to meetings with Union Ministers to secure increased funds under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
