This summer season has been in particular harsh on Gujarat , what with massive swathes of rural spaces and maximum of its city centres experiencing severe water scarcity. According to reliable records, water-related court cases registered with the federal government have higher manifold beginning early-March thru April. The govt’s water helpline ‘1916’ has gained as many as 860 court cases in April.
But at the first day of May itself, the number of court cases reached an astounding 257, and an equally staggering 159 till 6 pm on May 2. The figure is more likely to pass 200 by way of the top of the day. While the federal government doesn’t react to water-related court cases on an SOS basis, it is also not as though it's not doing its bit to mitigate water scarcity issues.
In truth, data displays that a just right 393 tankers were lately doing about 1,605 journeys day-to-day to ferry water in 15 crisis-hit districts of the state. Following the spike in court cases, the state govt advised its ministers and senior party leaders to consult with their constituencies to supervise right kind distribution of water among rural residents and likewise listen from them what extra may well be completed.
Meanwhile, Congress party alleged that the BJP had simply completed politics within the title of Narmada water and irrigation for last 18 years but failed to supply water to the people. Congress’ state spokesperson Manish Doshi informed newshounds, “In 2018, the state govt were given large water conservation works completed that 11 lakh cubic ft of water will have to have were given gathered in more than a few reservoirs within the state.
But where has the water long gone? A complete of 32 rivers have been revived, 13,000 wells have been deepened and 5,500 km of canal networks have been cleaned. The govt deployed 15,000 JCB machines to do a majority of these works. So then why are other people still facing water scarcity? This is because there has been numerous corruption in water schemes. The water business within the state is lately value round Rs10,000 crore.”
InDwarka in Saurashtra, after Congress’ farm chief Palbhai Ambaliya launched a protest over water scarcity within the area, the federal government convened a meeting with the district administration by which Jamnagar MP Poonam Madam and state minister Dharmendrasinh Jadeja asked it to take necessary relief measures.
City, close by villages won’t face scarcity, saysAhmedabad Collector Pandey
While a number of portions of Gujarat face a grave water disaster, the Ahmedabad Collectorate on Thursday maintained that arrangements have been in place to make certain that no place in Ahmedabad and its 455 close by villages face any scarcity till July. As the summer season intensifies, the state govt has begun supplying water thru tankers to the scarcity-hit regions.
It has made an allocation for Rs 1.30 crore kg of fodder at subsidised prices for cattle.Dhandhuka and Rangpur villages which were facing an acute disaster will likely be supplied with water tankers on a regular basis for a while. The govt is depending heavily on water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam to meet drinking water and domestic consumtion needs till July.
Addressing a press convention within the town on Thursday, Ahmedabad Collector Vikrant Pandey stated, “Narmada river has water in enough quantity and there will likely be no water scarcity. Around 35 bore wells, costing Rs four.98 crore, were dug at Dhandhuka and Rangpur villages. Ahmedabad will not face any water scarcity as the municipal company had made arrangements for normal supply water.”
But at the first day of May itself, the number of court cases reached an astounding 257, and an equally staggering 159 till 6 pm on May 2. The figure is more likely to pass 200 by way of the top of the day. While the federal government doesn’t react to water-related court cases on an SOS basis, it is also not as though it's not doing its bit to mitigate water scarcity issues.
In truth, data displays that a just right 393 tankers were lately doing about 1,605 journeys day-to-day to ferry water in 15 crisis-hit districts of the state. Following the spike in court cases, the state govt advised its ministers and senior party leaders to consult with their constituencies to supervise right kind distribution of water among rural residents and likewise listen from them what extra may well be completed.
Minister of state for city housing Yogesh Patel visited Panchmahal district to talk about plans with the district administration. Patel informed the media later that “We have formed seven committees for seven talukas of the district which will send of their reports at the water scenario in four days. We have also advised the administration to recharge wells and dig new ones where needed.”
Meanwhile, Congress party alleged that the BJP had simply completed politics within the title of Narmada water and irrigation for last 18 years but failed to supply water to the people. Congress’ state spokesperson Manish Doshi informed newshounds, “In 2018, the state govt were given large water conservation works completed that 11 lakh cubic ft of water will have to have were given gathered in more than a few reservoirs within the state.
But where has the water long gone? A complete of 32 rivers have been revived, 13,000 wells have been deepened and 5,500 km of canal networks have been cleaned. The govt deployed 15,000 JCB machines to do a majority of these works. So then why are other people still facing water scarcity? This is because there has been numerous corruption in water schemes. The water business within the state is lately value round Rs10,000 crore.”
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Government officers handle that Sardar Sarovar Dam has enough water to last till July finish
City, close by villages won’t face scarcity, says
While a number of portions of Gujarat face a grave water disaster, the Ahmedabad Collectorate on Thursday maintained that arrangements have been in place to make certain that no place in Ahmedabad and its 455 close by villages face any scarcity till July. As the summer season intensifies, the state govt has begun supplying water thru tankers to the scarcity-hit regions.
It has made an allocation for Rs 1.30 crore kg of fodder at subsidised prices for cattle.
Addressing a press convention within the town on Thursday, Ahmedabad Collector Vikrant Pandey stated, “Narmada river has water in enough quantity and there will likely be no water scarcity. Around 35 bore wells, costing Rs four.98 crore, were dug at Dhandhuka and Rangpur villages. Ahmedabad will not face any water scarcity as the municipal company had made arrangements for normal supply water.”
We have talked to Dwarka district administration and asked them to make arrangements in order that water reaches the interiors and court cases are resolved soon
Helpline flooded with water scarcity complaints
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