New Delhi: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C R Patil, today chaired a review meeting to assess the overall progress of projects, programmes, schemes and initiatives of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and its various wings and organisations. The meeting was attended by Heads of Departments of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
The Minister directed officials to identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting project implementation at the earliest. He stressed the need for timely completion of projects. He also called for effective follow-up on decisions taken during the review and close monitoring to achieve the desired outcomes within stipulated timelines. The meeting reviewed ongoing projects under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme. It also discussed major works under the Farakka Barrage Project, including replacement of barrage gates and anti-erosion measures, along with implementation-related challenges.
The discussions covered priority activities of the National Water Mission and the implementation of 35 pilot clusters under Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM). The status of the Ken-Betwa Link Project, including the link canal and Daudhan Dam, was also reviewed. The meeting further reviewed the preparation of master plans and Detailed Project Reports by the Brahmaputra Board. Progress of four ongoing censuses under the Minor Irrigation Statistics programme was also discussed, along with targets and progress of major programmes and activities of the National Institute of Hydrology. The Minister issued directions and recorded decisions to expedite project implementation and strengthen coordination with the States to ensure timely completion of projects.
[AIR News]