Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 6: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud-Din today stressed the need for preserving traditional sources of water.
Interacting with a delegation of National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) here this morning, the Minister asked them to undertake a study of ponds and pools in Kandi belt and suggest measures to stabilize their water discharge.
In this regard, Mr. Taj underscored the need for collaborative attempts by all concerned agencies like PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, CCDU and NIH and other agencies.
Earlier, in his briefing, Director, NIH, R. D. Singh apprised the Minister about the activities of his organization. He said the institute, since its inception in 1978, has conducted 72 research studies on various aspects of hydrology including glacier change, water harvesting in Kandi areas and cloudbursts etc.
Commissioner-Secretary, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, B. D. Sharma, Chief Engineers of all the wings and other officers were also present on the occasion.
Later, the Minister, alongwith MLA, Moulvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari, reviewed the pace of hydraulic works in Pattan constituency.
Mr. Taj impressed upon the engineers to pace up work on Water Supply Scheme, Devar and take up stabilization works of Bala Khul in hand. He also directed completion of civil works at Hanjiwera gate immediately.
The Minister asked the engineers to complete all ongoing schemes within the targeted time schedule so that the benefits of these schemes reach the people at the earliest.
Chief Engineers of PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control Departments besides officers and engineers were present in the meeting.
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