Prepare for possible drought, drinking water crisis, Minister tells officials
With the district witnessing a prolonged dry spell and indications of a deficient monsoon, Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharan Prakash R. Patil, who is also the Minister in-charge of Koppal district, on Friday directed officials to remain fully prepared to tackle any drought-like situations and ensure that drinking water needs are met on priority.Chairing a review meeting on natural disaster management at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Koppal, Dr. Gram Panchayats should prepare action plans in advance, and job cards should be issued to all eligible beneficiaries,” he said.The Minister instructed Agriculture Department officials to launch an intensive awareness campaign to ensure that all eligible farmers enrol under the crop insurance scheme.
- ▪With the district witnessing a prolonged dry spell and indications of a deficient monsoon, Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharan Prakash R.
- ▪Patil, who is also the Minister in-charge of Koppal district, on Friday directed officials to remain fully prepared to tackle any drought-like situations and ensure that drinking water needs are met on priority.Chairing a review meeting on
- ▪Gram Panchayats should prepare action plans in advance, and job cards should be issued to all eligible beneficiaries,” he said.The Minister instructed Agriculture Department officials to launch an intensive awareness campaign to ensure that
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With the district witnessing a prolonged dry spell and indications of a deficient monsoon, Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharan Prakash R. Patil, who is also the Minister in-charge of Koppal district, on Friday directed officials to remain fully prepared to tackle any drought-like situations and ensure that drinking water needs are met on priority.Chairing a review meeting on natural disaster management at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Koppal, Dr. Patil said contingency plans should be drawn up immediately to address possible drinking water shortages and generate employment if agricultural activities are affected due to inadequate rainfall.“If the rainfall deficit continues, agricultural operations will decline, making it imperative to create employment…
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