By Amrit Pal Singh Sidhu
Bathinda, May 16:
Deputy Commissioner Showkat Ahmed Parrey held a review meeting with officials of various departments under “Jal Shakti Abhiyan” today.
On this occasion, he sought information from the officials about the work done so far in the district regarding water drainage, water conservation and its proper use in view of the upcoming rainy season.
On this occasion, he also gave necessary guidelines to the officials.
While instructing the officials, the Deputy Commissioner said that for proper water conservation in the district, the maintenance and use of the water recharge wells constructed earlier should be ensured.
DC also took necessary suggestions from the officials regarding water conservation. He discussed with the officers of various departments how to store and reuse rainwater, reuse water from closed bore wells, model pounds, STP plants, planting trees around the dams, etc.
During the meeting, he asked the officers to take special efforts for saving water, its importance and its conservation so that the declining groundwater level can be saved day by day.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Madam Kanchan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) Narinder Singh, IAS in training Madam Harshitaa besides officers of various departments, etc. were present.