Distribution of water
Recently Chief Secretary reviewed the supply scenario of water and electricity in J&K.
Regarding irrigation sector, the meeting was apprised that temporary diversion bunds/pickup weirs/muthu bunds and channelisation etc is being under taken to divert maximum flow towards head regulators.
It was further given out that the steps like Warabandi- providing water on rotational basis to agricultural fields through Zildari wings and farmer participation and by proper regulation of gates for effective distribution of water into different distributaries is being ensured to give immediate succour to the citizens here.
The Principal Secretary, PDD, informed the meeting about the current electricity scenario in the UT. He made out that till now no major crisis has been witnessed as an additional supply of 200 MWs has been added to meet our demands in the heat-prone areas of Jammu.
It was further divulged that an electricity of about 21-24 hours is being provided in metered areas and 18-20 hours in non-metered areas by KPDCL. For Jammu, the schedule has been done away with in view of the scorching heat there. It was added that the status of power supply there is better and satisfactory with least number of complaints.
On the occasion, the general public was appealed to abstain from any sort of misuse of these amenities and Deputy Commissioners/ departments were asked to act against online boosters and other misuse of water strictly.
