Situation in flood-hit areas is serious: Haryana CM informs Assembly
Chandigarh, Dec 18
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Thursday informed the Assembly that the government “is considering the situation in flood-affected areas very seriouslyâ€.
He said he personally visited affected regions and interacted with farmers.
Regarding the removal of sand deposited in fields due to flooding, the government has deployed teams to ensure that if excessive sand has accumulated in any field, permission for its removal will be granted.
“However, it was found that the sand deposition was not significant,†he said.
The Chief Minister was responding to a question raised by member Ram Karan about granting permission for the removal of sand deposited in fields due to floods during the winter session of the Vidhan Sabha, which commenced here.
CM Saini explained that the sand had largely settled in the riverbed.
“Fields within the boundaries for which the government has provided compensation were inspected, and it was found that excessive sand had not accumulated,†he said.
He emphasised that the BJP government’s top priority is to ensure that farmers do not face any difficulties, and that the government compensates them for every small and large loss.
“For the government, the welfare of farmers remains supreme,†he claimed.
Replying to another question of member Bharat Bhushan Batra regarding adequate drinking water supply in Rohtak city, the Chief Minister said, “It is the utmost responsibility of the government to ensure adequate drinking water for every citizen, and the government is continuously working in this direction. In the same spirit, efforts are being made to ensure drinking water supply to every household in Rohtak as well.â€
He said that for the construction of a reservoir, 16 acres of land belonging to the Municipal Corporation of Rohtak is proposed to be transferred to the department concerned.
The Chief Minister assured that there will be no shortage of water and that the government is actively working to ensure an uninterrupted water supply.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The focus on drinking water in Rohtak is crucial. Infrastructure projects like the new reservoir are long-term solutions. Hope the land transfer happens smoothly and without delays.
Visiting affected areas is a positive step. Transparency in the inspection process and compensation details would build more public trust. The promise to compensate for "every small and large loss" is a big commitment.
Farmers have suffered enough this year. If the sand is in the riverbed and not on fields, that's one less worry for them. But the government must ensure the compensation reaches the actual affected people, not just on paper. Jai Kisan! 🌾
The assurance on water supply is welcome, but we have heard such promises before. The proof will be in consistent water flow to households, especially in summer. The assembly discussion is good, but ground reality matters more.
It's heartening that the CM interacted directly with farmers. That connection is important. Hope the deployed teams are efficient and compassionate while assessing the damage. The welfare of farmers should always be supreme.
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