Identify and assess functional and non-functional water sources by March 15, says Chittoor Collector
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Identify and assess functional and non-functional water sources by March 15, says Chittoor Collector

The Hindu  

In anticipation of the summer season, Collector Sumit Kumar directed officials to implement precautionary measures to ensure the availability of safe drinking water across the Chittoor district. He instructed the officials to identify and assess functional and non-functional water sources by March 15 to facilitate necessary repairs and resource allocation. The Collector directed MPDOs and Municipal Commissioners to compile detailed reports on drinking water availability within their jurisdictions and ensure the repair of non-functional borewells and hand pumps. The Collector stressed that access to safe drinking water is critical to public health, urging all stakeholders to work collectively to mitigate water scarcity and contamination risks during the summer months.

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Special grama sabha meetings stress the importance of preserving water bodies
2 days ago

Special grama sabha meetings stress the importance of preserving water bodies

The Hindu  

Collector M. Pradeep Kumar on Saturday asked the people to protect water bodies for their sustainable utilisation. Speaking at the special grama sabha meeting held at Keerambur village in Thuraiyur panchayat union on the occasion of World Water Day, he said that water bodies had been the lifeline of the people not only for agriculture but also for drinking water …

Plea to ensure regular drinking water supply at Perundurai in Erode
6 days, 2 hours ago

Plea to ensure regular drinking water supply at Perundurai in Erode

The Hindu  

DMK Erode Central district unit in-charge, Thoppu N.D. Venkatachalam, met District Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara on Tuesday and urged him to take necessary action to resolve the drinking water crisis in the Perundurai Assembly constituency. In a petition submitted at the Collectorate, he stated that the constituency currently receives water from the Kodiveri Combined Water Supply Scheme and the New …

Officials alerted to water crisis, heat wave, power supply issues in Yadgir district
1 week, 4 days ago

Officials alerted to water crisis, heat wave, power supply issues in Yadgir district

The Hindu  

Deputy Commissioner B. Susheela instructed officials to be proactive while dealing with drinking water shortage, heat wave conditions in Yadgir district of Karnataka. Chairing a meeting of officials on March 19 to discuss pre-monsoon and heat wave conditions in Yadgir, she said, “Management of drinking water should be the prime concern owing to rising temperatures and heat wave. The panchayats …

Yadgir officers told to test drinking water before it is supplied to the public
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1 week, 5 days ago

Yadgir officers told to test drinking water before it is supplied to the public

The Hindu  

Chief Executive Officer of Yadgir Zilla Panchayat Lavish Ordia has instructed officers to test water before supplying it to the public from water sources. “The Zilla Panchayat has already instructed officials to supply water either through tankers or from rented borewells to mitigate any drinking water crisis. The officers should also make arrangements to clean overhead tanks through which many …

Ensure uninterrupted power supply in areas covered under water schemes in Salem, Collector tells
2 weeks ago

Ensure uninterrupted power supply in areas covered under water schemes in Salem, Collector tells

The Hindu  

District Collector R. Brindha Devi on Monday instructed the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the areas where the combined drinking water schemes are being implemented. The Collector participated in the weekly review meeting with officials, including from the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Salem Corporation, municipalities, town panchayats, and panchayat union, on drinking …

Salem Collector directs officials to ensure steady drinking water supply to residents
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Salem Collector directs officials to ensure steady drinking water supply to residents

The Hindu  

District Collector R. Brindha Devi has directed officials to promptly repair damaged pipelines and ensure a steady supply of drinking water to residents. Accompanied by Corporation Commissioner-in-charge Balasubramaniam and other officials, Ms. Brindha Devi inspected the drinking water supply in the Ammapettai zone and held discussions on Wednesday. She stated that continuous inspections are being conducted across the Corporation, municipalities, …

Water shortage likely in 78 villages in Dharwad district during summer
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Water shortage likely in 78 villages in Dharwad district during summer

The Hindu  

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Divya Prabhu G.R.J. has said that based on past data, 78 villages in the district have been identified as prone to drinking water crisis during the summer and already, officials have been directed to take the requisite precautionary measures. Chairing a review meeting in Dharwad on Monday, she said that additionally, all taluk panchayat offices and …

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka government readies for drinking water crisis

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the summer approaching, the state government is gearing up to tackle a looming water crisis, especially with regard to supplying drinking water in Karnataka. While stressing on identifying villages that need drinking water to be supplied through tankers, the Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed concern over availability of water in reservoirs for irrigation. …

Chittoor Collector directs field staff to prioritise sanitation in villages
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chittoor Collector directs field staff to prioritise sanitation in villages

The Hindu  

District Collector Sumit Kumar directed panchayat secretaries to prioritise sanitation programmes at the village-level to ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of freshwater tanks. The Collector was addressing revenue and Panchayat Raj officials from the village and mandal levels, at Palamaner on Wednesday. During the review of civic works and sanitation in the panchayats of Palamaner mandal, the Collector said that …

Farmers assail move by Coimbatore Corporation to channel treated UGD sewage into Chinnavedampatti freshwater lake
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Farmers assail move by Coimbatore Corporation to channel treated UGD sewage into Chinnavedampatti freshwater lake

The Hindu  

Farmers have expressed their dismay during the district-level monthly grievances redressal session on Friday over the proposal of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation to establish tertiary treatment plants for letting sewage of underground drainage project into the Chinnavedampatti freshwater lake. Condemning the move, ‘Vellakinar’ Kalisamy, president of Chinnavedampatti Eri Padukappu Vivasayigal Sangam, sought to remind the district administration that the …

Collector calls for better sanitation in Tirupati, adjoining panchayats
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Collector calls for better sanitation in Tirupati, adjoining panchayats

The Hindu  

Tirupati Collector S. Venkateswar has called for the adoption of better sanitation measures across the city and adjoining Panchayats. As part of the ‘Friday-Dry Day’ call, he and Municipal Corporation of Tirupati Commissioner Aditi Singh made a surprise visit to a couple of residential colonies and found the state of affairs to be dismal, with overflowing sewer lines and stagnant …

Will ensure clean drinking water to every household, says NTR district Collector Srijana
9 months ago

Will ensure clean drinking water to every household, says NTR district Collector Srijana

The Hindu  

We will test drinking water regularly to ensure clean water is supplied to every household in the district, says NTR district Collector Srijana Gummalla. Ms. Srijana was speaking after assuming charge as district Collector in Vijayawada on June 26. After offering prayers at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam, Ms. Srijana said she would strive hard for the overall development …

Don’t give excuses to escape responsibility, Minister tells drinking water supply officers
9 months, 1 week ago

Don’t give excuses to escape responsibility, Minister tells drinking water supply officers

The Hindu  

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge directed the district administration to solve drinking water-related issues and provide clean drinking water for the people of Kalaburagi. Chairing a review meeting of monsoon preparedness here on Saturday, Mr. Kharge directed the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department officials to strictly address the supply of contaminated …

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra
9 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Minister for Mining and Excise Kollu Ravindra instructed the officials to fulfil the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu by providing fresh drinking water through taps to every household. During the meeting, irrigation officials informed the minister that proposals amounting to Rs 55 crore had been sent to higher officials for 245 works, including desilting canals, in …

VMC Inspects Drinking Water Supply in Moghalrajpuram, Says No Water Contamination
10 months ago

VMC Inspects Drinking Water Supply in Moghalrajpuram, Says No Water Contamination

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The civic chief inspected the water supply in Moghalarajpuram on Tuesday and ruled out chances of its “contamination.” This was in response to complaints following the death of a 45-year-old man due to diarrhea allegedly caused by drinking water supplied through civic pipelines of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. The commissioner inspected the drinking water supply in Patamatavari Veedhi, Gummadi …

Revanth: Ensure Hyderabad Gets Drinking Water
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth: Ensure Hyderabad Gets Drinking Water

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday directed officials to take precautionary measures to prevent drinking water problems. He was speaking at a review meeting with ministers and senior officials on the drinking water situation and the ongoing paddy procurement from farmers. On being told of interruption to drinking water supply in a place in Hyderabad due to officials’ …

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months

The Hindu  

The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat took stock of possible water scarcity in the district due to depleting water levels in reservoirs and plummeting groundwater table coupled with heat wave conditions. Gayatri said that 105 villages in the district have been flagged as likely to face drinking water scarcity over the next two months. While thrust is on ensuring drinking water, officials …

Atishi writes to Delhi chief secretary, asks for water supply plan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Atishi writes to Delhi chief secretary, asks for water supply plan

Hindustan Times  

Delhi water minister Atishi on Wednesday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar about complaints of water shortages that she has received from across the Capital, and directed him to prepare a colony-wise update on water availability and compare it with the demand of the peak summer months. Delhi water minister Atishi on Wednesday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar about …

Telangana Govt appoints 10 IAS officers to monitor drinking water situation in urban and rural areas
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Govt appoints 10 IAS officers to monitor drinking water situation in urban and rural areas

The Hindu  

Telangana Government has appointed 10 IAS officers as special officers to monitor the drinking water situation in urban and rural areas of districts. As per a Government Order issued on Wednesday, the officers were directed to visit the districts immediately to coordinate with the district collectors, State level departments and monitor the drinking water situation till the end of July, …

Chief Secretary Urges Precaution Amid Rising Heat
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Chief Secretary Urges Precaution Amid Rising Heat

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari directed district collectors to sensitise the people about sunstroke, dehydration etc due to high temperature in summer. Reviewed the drinking water supply situation, she said precautionary measures must be taken in the wake of rising temperatures, provision of infrastructure in schools and purchase of paddy. Kumari said that during April and May, there was a …

Telangana CM asks officials to ensure proper power, drinking water supply in summer
1 year ago

Telangana CM asks officials to ensure proper power, drinking water supply in summer

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday ordered officials to ensue proper water and power supply during the ongoing summer, keeping in mind the rising demand for energy and depleting water levels in reservoirs. He complimented the power utilities and Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka, who holds the energy portfolio, for ensuring power supply in tune with the demand. …

Collector holds meeting to discuss water scarcity issues in the Nilgiris
1 year ago

Collector holds meeting to discuss water scarcity issues in the Nilgiris

The Hindu  

Nilgiris District Collector M. Aruna held a meeting recently with officials from civic bodies from across the district to discuss contingency measures required to ensure regular supply of drinking water to local residents during the summer. Residents facing water scarcity issues have been asked to submit their complaints and assured that their grievances would be looked into. Officials have also …

Karnataka CM seeks report on water contamination
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM seeks report on water contamination

Hindustan Times  

Responding to a series of incidents of water contamination that has claimed lives of at least 12 people, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has asked the officials to submit a comprehensive action report within 15 days to identify and segregate sewer lines from drinking water pipelines, as part of an extensive hygiene campaign. Chief minister has asked the officials to submit …

Tirunelveli councilors demand measures to halt sewage inflow into Thamirabarani river
1 year, 10 months ago

Tirunelveli councilors demand measures to halt sewage inflow into Thamirabarani river

The Hindu  

Tirunelveli Corporation councilors have urged Mayor P.M. Saravanan to take effective and immediate steps to save the Thamirabarani river from being polluted by sewage flowing into it, despite the first phase of the underground drainage scheme being executed in a few parts of the twin towns of Tirunevleli and Palayamkottai. When councilors Shankar and Subramanian raised this serious issue at …

CM Ashok Gehlot directs officials to ensure availability of drinking water in Rajasthan
2 years ago

CM Ashok Gehlot directs officials to ensure availability of drinking water in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday directed officials to develop permanent drinking water sources to ensure there is no crisis in future. The chief minister directed officials to take strict action against illegal connections, use of boosters and damage to water supply lines in the state. Additional Chief Secretary of the Public Health Engineering Department Subodh Agarwal said Rajasthan …

Panchayat and Rural Department Pass the Buck as this Jammu Village Struggles to Find Clean Water
3 years, 7 months ago

Panchayat and Rural Department Pass the Buck as this Jammu Village Struggles to Find Clean Water

News 18  

For most part of the year, ‘bowlis’, as natural groundwater springs are known locally, remain the lone source of water in Jammu and Kashmir’s hilly and remote villages where the government has not yet brought in tap water connectivity. “In these three months, our people consume unclean water and get gastrointestinal and other serious water-borne infections,” said Pritam Chand, from …

Gehlot directs officials to conduct weekly review to ensure proper supply of water and power
5 years, 9 months ago

Gehlot directs officials to conduct weekly review to ensure proper supply of water and power

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed the chief secretary to ensure proper supply of water and electricity in the state and conduct a weekly review of the services. Chairing a meeting here Tuesday, the CM asked the officials of the Public Health Engineering Department to monitor and redress complaints related to water supply and make sure that water tankers …

Tackling India's water woes: Active citizenry, govt checks on unsustainable use and river pollution needed to address crisis
6 years, 8 months ago

Tackling India's water woes: Active citizenry, govt checks on unsustainable use and river pollution needed to address crisis

Firstpost  

Despite an abundance of rivers and lakes, India’s poor water management has not allowed it to harness their potential and maintain them to meet our needs. A paragraph in the report summed up the crisis: “It’s a matter of concern that 600 million people in India face high to extreme water stress in the country. Therefore, to address the water …

Andhra Pradesh: Chlorinated water within three months
7 years, 3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Chlorinated water within three months

Deccan Chronicle  

Eluru: West Godavari Collector K. Bhaskar assured residents that potable water would be supplied to them in about three months from 1,700 drinking water schemes keeping in mind their health. For maintenance of sanitation, the Collector asked panchayat officials to set up solid waste management sheds in gram panchayats and assured them to release subsidy amount for purchasing 1,600 vehicles …

‘Utilise water under projects judiciously’
8 years ago

‘Utilise water under projects judiciously’

The Hindu  

The State government has asked the district Collectors to implement proper water management so that standing crops under all projects were not affected during the crucial stage of harvesting. Gap ayacut Mr. Joshi asked the Collectors to send proposals to give water to the gap ayacut as the Centre was providing funds under the “incentivisation of bridging the gap ayacut” …

Corporation officials instructed to give weekly report on water scheme
11 years, 11 months ago

Corporation officials instructed to give weekly report on water scheme

The Hindu  

Commissioner of Municipal Administration Chandrakant B. Kamble has instructed officials of the Tiruchirapalli City Corporation to monitor and report on a weekly basis the progress in the execution of the new drinking water augmentation scheme for the city. 221.42-crore drinking water scheme and various other development works in the city on Wednesday and Thursday, instructed officials to put up signboards …

Revisit draft water policy, experts urge Manmohan
12 years, 3 months ago

Revisit draft water policy, experts urge Manmohan

The Hindu  

Experts and non-governmental organisations working in the water sector have urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recognise people’s access to safe water as a fundamental human right, and to do away with the clause in the draft National Water Policy, 2012, which suggests that water services be privatised. Gram sabhas and municipal wards in cities should be consulted before the …

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