Curated by – NAVIN MEHAR | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Dhar, district has received less than normal rainfall in the month of August. Crops can be affected due to scanty rainfall, in view of this, keep a constant watch on the condition of crops and also issue advisories to farmers regarding irrigation.
These instructions were given by Collector Priyank Mishra. He was presiding over the resolution of deadline letters (TL) and the meeting of inter-departmental coordination committee in the auditorium of the Collector's office. He said that for crop insurance, all the SDMs in their area Hold a meeting. Give wide publicity to the arrangements made by farmers who harvest crops using less water. So that other farmers can also be inspired for this. The concerned departments should make preparations to save the Kharif crops in the district due to short rainfall, increasing demand for electricity and to continue the drinking water arrangements smoothly. In the meeting, he told the SDM and officials of the Agriculture Department. Instructed to continuously monitor the condition of crops in view of the current situation. Tour your respective areas extensively. Maintain regular communication with farmers. Every possible effort should be made to fulfill the agricultural needs of the farmers. Also issue necessary guidance/advice to them from time to time. New works should be selected under MNREGA. Prepare a list of areas prone to drinking water crisis in the district. Inform them about the action taken regarding water arrangements in all urban bodies. All SDMs should hold a meeting of the Water Utility Committee in their area soon.

He directed that the farmers of the district will be ensured availability of electricity for irrigation. All necessary steps are being taken by the district administration. Water has also been released from Maan Dam, Omkareshwar Dam by the Narmada Valley Development Authority Department. In the coming one or two days, it will also reach the farmers. Due to which the arrangement of irrigation will also be done. Along with this, preparations are also being made by the Water Resources Department for the reservoirs from which water can be released. The system of 7 hours is being run by the electricity department as per their rules. That too is being rectified in the coming days and arrangements are being made to supply it again for 10 hours. Instructions have been given to the PHE department to supply water to all the panchayats and to all the CMOs in their urban areas. Also, instructions have been given to all the officers that whatever work can be done should be done as soon as possible.

Superintendent of Police Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, CEO Shringar Srivastava, Additional Collector Mr. Ashwini Kumar Rawat, all SDMs and district officers were present in the meeting.