The Pioneer 22.09.2010
Rawat directs officials to repair water lines, tubewells damaged in rainPNS | Dehradun
The officials of departments concerned should take immediate action to repair the drinking water supply lines, overhead water tanks and tubewells which got damaged due to heavy rain, in order to restore the supply of water to the people. The State Agriculture Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat issued these directions, while presiding over a meeting with officials of the Water Department and Water Corporation in Dehradun on Tuesday.
Addressing the officials at the meeting, the Minister stressed that in addition to repairing the damaged water supply lines and related facilities, special attention should be given to the monitoring and maintenance of potable water schemes. Rawat instructed officials of the Water Department and Water Corporation to establish coordination and work efficiently for redressing the problems faced by the public and provide alternative means of water supply to the affected people.
The Minister instructed departmental officials to take steps to restore the supply of drinking water in the MDDA Colony, so that residents are able to receive adequate quantity of water. He further directed the officials of the two departments to undertake a joint inspection of the area on September 25, so that the problems of the people are redressed without any further delay.
In this regard, the residents of the MDDA Colony also met the State Agriculture Minister and requested him to facilitate measures for redressing the problems being faced by them. Rawat also instructed officials to take immediate steps to restore supply of water to schools and residences in Vani Vihar, Jain Colony area.
Hearing the problems stated by residents of Natthuwala area regarding water supply, Rawat instructed officials to facilitate the installation of water supply pipelines in the area. The redressal of drinking water problems faced by the residents of this area will be achieved through public support and execution of works in the swap mode.
The Minister telephoned the Water Department, secretary PC Kimothi and directed him to ensure the swift completion of work on the pipe lines in Saraswati Vihar area. He also directed other officials to ensure swift completion of work on construction of sewers and maintenance of the same.
