Haryana Chief Minister Saini Orders Drainage Project Proposal to Combat Waterlogging
Prepare drainage project proposal to deal with waterlogging: Saini directs officials
Hindustan Times
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has instructed officials to develop a drainage system proposal in Fatehabad district to alleviate waterlogging and enhance irrigation for farmers. He emphasized the importance of timely completion of ongoing drainage and sanitation projects across the state.
- 01Proposal for a new drainage system in Fatehabad district aimed at improving irrigation.
- 02Over 250 out of 425 flood protection works have finalized tenders.
- 03Cleaning of 1,116 km of drains has been completed in urban areas.
- 04Building plan approvals in Haryana will transition to a fully online process.
- 05Emphasis on timely completion of development works with accountability for contractors.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to prepare a drainage system proposal in Fatehabad district, extending to the Rajasthan border, to help farmers utilize rainwater for irrigation. During a review meeting on drainage management, he highlighted the need to address waterlogging in urban areas and proposed new drainage projects. The irrigation department reported that tenders for 250 out of 425 short-term flood protection works have been finalized, with completion expected by the end of the month. In urban local bodies, 1,116 km of drains have been cleaned out of 2,655 km, and the public health department aims to clean 100 km of drains across 85 cities by the end of May. Saini also announced that the building plan approval process would be fully online to enhance transparency and efficiency. He stressed the importance of timely completion of development works, warning against delays and emphasizing quality from contractors.
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The new drainage proposal and ongoing cleaning efforts will help reduce waterlogging, improving irrigation for farmers and sanitation in urban areas.
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