Punjab Relief: Water Resources Minister Instructs Officials to Expedite Rivers Breach Plugging
He further said that it is crucial that all resources are mobilized for this task and strict monitoring is maintained until completion.
Punjab Relief: Water Resources Minister Instructs Officials to Expedite Rivers Breach Plugging, News: Directs Mobilization of All Resources: Chandigarh, September 19: Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Friday directed officials to expedite the plugging of river breaches without any delay, according to a press release.
Chairing an urgent meeting with officials of the Water Resources Department, the Cabinet Minister reviewed the situation and took stock of the ongoing works for plugging embankment breaches and strengthening vulnerable stretches across the state.
The Minister informed that out of the 44 breaches reported so far, a considerable number have already been plugged while the remaining works are progressing on a war footing.
He further said that it is crucial that all resources are mobilized for this task and strict monitoring is maintained until completion.
Barinder Kumar Goyal also instructed officials to swiftly complete the ongoing assessment of damages caused to embankments and other departmental properties so that timely restoration can be undertaken. He assured that there is no shortage of funds for these protective measures and reiterated the state government’s commitment to safeguarding lives, agricultural land and infrastructure along the river belts.
Other officials were also present in the meeting.
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