The state government has become strict regarding pollution in Yamuna River. Chief Minister Nayab Saini has directed the Deputy Commissioners that under no circumstances sewage water or polluted drain should fall into the Yamuna river.
Especially the Deputy Commissioners of Panipat, Sonipat, Palwal and Yamunanagar districts have been asked to set up Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) so that polluted water can be prevented from going into Yamuna.
Cleaning of Yamuna is a collective responsibility – CM
The Chief Minister, who was taking a meeting of Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board with Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Chaudhary on Saturday, said that it is the collective responsibility of all of us to clean the Yamuna. There is a need to make alternative arrangements for the flow of sewage water.
Reiterating the commitment to clean the Yamuna river permanently, the Chief Minister also directed the officials to monitor the functioning of six STPs at Masani Barrage in Rewari and ensure their maintenance.
These instructions were given to the Deputy Commissioners
The Chief Minister has asked the Deputy Commissioners to get the drains cleaned and the canals desilted to prevent waterlogging in the state during the monsoon season. The Deputy Commissioners will ensure that these are completed in a timely manner by constantly reviewing the projects underway for flood control.
If any deficiency is found in any project or there is a delay in the project, the Deputy Commissioners will fix the responsibility of the concerned officers and take action against them. Naib Singh Saini emphasized on stone studs, stone stenciling, remodeling of drains, construction of permanent pump houses, laying pipelines in low-lying areas and letting the flood water fall into the drains.
Equal distribution of irrigation water should be ensured
The Chief Minister said that ensure equal and proper distribution of water available for irrigation. Water should be supplied in every area. Cleaning of all major canals and repair and remodeling of old canals is needed. There should be no shortage of drinking water supply in the summer season. Proper arrangements should be made for cleaning of reservoirs, supply of raw water, tankers for drinking water supply.
352 schemes approved for flood control
In the meeting, 352 schemes worth Rs 658 crore were approved for flood control. The Chief Minister said that along with short-term schemes, the purchase of pumps should also be started immediately and it should be ensured that they are completed on time before June 30.
It was told in the meeting that 619 schemes for flood control have been completed, while work is going on on 302 schemes. During this, the purchase of various types of pumps, motors, panels and laying of pipelines for the drainage of flood water in areas with permanent waterlogging was also reviewed.
If deficiencies are found in embankments, an FIR will be lodged against the contractor
The embankments of the river adjoining the villages will be strengthened. Stone studs will be made to prevent land erosion. Stone studs will also be reviewed, so that repairs can be done on time as per the need.
The Chief Minister said that an online portal should be created and the concerned Deputy Commissioners should survey all the studs. If any negligence is found then an FIR should be lodged against the guilty contractor.
