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Haryana CM Accelerates Pre-Monsoon Projects to Combat Flooding and Pollution

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini mandates expedited drain cleaning, river desilting, and pollution control initiatives with deadlines set ahead of monsoon season.

During a review meeting the chief minister suggested that a system be developed to utilise the treated water from CETPs for irrigation purposes, thereby promoting sustainable water management. (HT File)

Overview

  • Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to complete 209 approved short-term projects, including drain cleaning, by June 30 to mitigate monsoon flooding risks.
  • State departments are tasked with desilting the Saraswati, Markanda, and Tangri rivers to ensure natural water flow and inspecting dams for prompt repairs where needed.
  • The Yamuna River's pollution control is a priority, with directives to prevent untreated discharges and expedite Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) proposals.
  • Officials were instructed to prepare action plans for cleaning and repairing ageing khaals and to enhance water harvesting and groundwater recharge structures.
  • A system to reuse treated water from CETPs for irrigation is being developed, advancing sustainable water management in the state.