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Water conservation should be taken up as people’s movement: CM
Amaravati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasised on achieving water security for development of all sectors. The government is committed to make the state drought-free and set targets including groundwater levels should be available within 6 meters before summer and improve to within 3 meters after the monsoon season.
During a tele conference with irrigation officials and water users associations, the Chief Minister said Water Security responsibility programme will be implemented statewide from April 6.
He directed departments such as Irrigation, agriculture, panchayati raj, forest and animal husbandry to work in coordination to implement water conservation initiatives. A 100-day action plan focusing on water conservation and resource protection has been formulated, with irrigation associations playing a central role in execution.
The four-phase action plan from April 6 to July 14 include April 6–15: Identification of works,April 16–20: Administrative approvals,April 21–July 9: Execution of works, July 10–14: Submission of completion reports.
The Chief Minister stated that water security is a collective responsibility. He called for transforming it into a people’s movement, with active participation from citizens, farmers, irrigation associations, and Gram panchayats.
A total of 5,697 villages have been identified as groundwater-stressed areas. The government aims to improve groundwater levels by at least 1.5 meters by filling all tanks and enhancing storage capacity.
The Chief Minister directed the use of satellite imagery and hydrological mapping for scientific planning and interlinking of water bodies. Irrigation associations are tasked with preparing Water Budgets and conducting Water Audits.
Drawing inspiration from the Project Jaladhara initiative implemented in Annamayya district, he called for connecting streams, rivulets, and other water sources to maximize water retention and prevent flooding.
Implementation and monitoring.
The water security 100 day action plan will be formally launched by Chief Minister from Tadipatri constituency in Anantapur district tomorrow.
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