Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 21: MLA Mendhar Javed Rana has alleged that many Water Supply Schemes were lying defunct in Mendhar Sub Division of district Poonch.
The NC MLA, who called on Commissioner/Secretary, PHE, I&FC here today projected the issue strongly, demanding strengthening of PHE schemes and properly implementation of irrigation system in the border tehsil.
Chief Engineer PHE, Chief Engineer Irrigation and Xen Flood Control and Irrigation were also present on the occasion. During the meeting, MLA raised issues of failed water distribution system in the border constituency where most of the schemes were yet to be implemented.
He alleged that the schemes of PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control have failed on ground because of its poor implementation in Pir Panchal region especially in Mendhar. He also insisted on the increase in number of schemes with full funding.
“Border areas including Gursai, Sanjiot, Nakka Majadi, Mankote, Gani, Dharati, Sagra, Panjani and besides others need a detailed project under BADP and under NABARD. Due to non-availability of funds schemes are incomplete,” Rana said.
Commissioner/Secretary assured that machinery under NABARD will be purchased and double machinery will be installed in Mendhar.
MLA further insisted on the need to speed-up the process of installation of hand pumps for which he claimed to have already given funds from different heads. He said there was need to bring transparency for its installation for the needy people.
With regard to the irrigation system in Mendhar, he expressed concern and said that Flood Control and Irrigation Department should focus in Mendhar and restore the damaged irrigation system.
“Under the centrally sponsored scheme, the Government should give funds and sanction bore wells in Naka Majadi, Mankote, Ari, Kasbaladi so that it can be covered to strengthen the irrigation system,” he added.
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