9 months ago
Special Measures Announced for Water Challenges in Dhone
The District Collector in Dhone, Nandyal district, has promised to take special steps to fix problems with irrigation and drinking water.
She visited many tanks and talked to farmers to understand their needs.
Some tanks are not getting water, and many villages still don't have enough drinking water.
The Collector said they will clean the tanks, make them look nice, and even build a bridge where farmers are having trouble.
She also promised to ask the government for more money to help with these problems.
The goal is to make sure everyone has enough water and to help the farmers grow their crops better.
District Collector G Raja Kumari announced special measures to address irrigation and drinking water challenges in Dhone.
She inspected 35 tanks, 7 of which are not receiving water through the HNSS system.
The Collector interacted with farmers and assured them of immediate steps to address their concerns.
Proposals will be submitted to the government for mandal-wise review of tank-filling progress and water distribution.
Plans include allocating special funds for clearing vegetation around tanks and beautification measures to improve village surroundings.
- Who
- District Collector G Raja Kumari and Dhone MLA Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy
- What
- Announcement of special measures to address irrigation and drinking water challenges
- Where
- Dhone and Panyam mandals, Nandyal district
- When
- During a detailed inspection on Saturday
- Why
- To permanently resolve water challenges and improve village surroundings
Key facts
- Location
- Dhone, Nandyal district
- Initiated By
- District Collector G Raja Kumari
- Tanks Inspected
- 35 (7 not receiving water)
- Villages Affected
- 120
- Key Issues
- Irrigation and drinking water shortages
- Proposed Actions
- Fund allocation for tank clearing and beautification, bridge construction
- Government Proposals
- Mandal-wise review for water distribution
- Farmers Affected
- 1,500
Quotes
Nimmala Ramanaidu
Water Resources Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“Nalli Creek suffered prolonged neglect during the previous government, leading to heavy losses for farmers.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The coalition government acted immediately after taking charge by allocating funds for dredging, strengthening bunds and constructing a bridge across the creek.”
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