The Hindu 06.04.2013
Rs.2.46 crore to tackle drought
The district administration has sanctioned a sum of Rs.2.46 crore to tackle drought-related issues in Wayanad district.
Speaking after a review meet on drought, chaired by Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Tribes and Youth Affairs P.K. Jayalakshmi here on Friday, District Collector K .Gopalakrishna Bhatt said the amount had sanctioned after considering the proposals submitted by the local bodies in the district.
The amount would be utilised to for distributing drinking water on tanker lorries, cleaning water sources, and augmenting depth of open wells, Mr. Bhatt said.
The meet also decided to submit a report to the Chief Minister during his visit scheduled for Saturday.
