Chandigarh :Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday reviewed the state’s flood preparedness and permitted the procurement of superior amphibious machines to strengthen flood prevention and reduction operations forward of the monsoon season.
Chairing a high-level assembly, the Chief Minister mentioned the initiative goals to make sure swift, environment friendly and proactive flood administration throughout the state. “To be able to perform flood reduction measures in a clean and hassle-free method, consent has been given to buy amphibious machines for efficient desilting of rivers and drains,” he said.
Highlighting the utility of the tools, CM Mann mentioned the multipurpose amphibious machines are able to working in working water and may carry out deep desilting. He famous that these machines would play an important function in each preventive upkeep and emergency response throughout floods. “Buying these machines is the necessity of the hour for finishing up flood reduction operations in anticipation in addition to throughout emergencies,” he added, directing officers to arrange an in depth procurement blueprint.
Referring to international greatest practices, the Chief Minister mentioned he had noticed the usage of such machines throughout his latest go to to Finland. “These machines are successfully used there for cleansing and upkeep of rivers, drains, ponds and different water our bodies, aside from flood safety works,” he mentioned, including that their induction in Punjab would considerably scale back injury attributable to floods.
The Chief Minister additionally reviewed water administration within the state, noting that the utmost water stage of the Bhakra Dam stood at 1594 toes on April 26 towards a capability of 1680 toes. He pressured the necessity for cautious planning of water launch forward of the monsoon and the upcoming paddy sowing season starting June 1.
“By Might 31, ongoing work on new and revived watercourses might be accomplished, after which a further 5000 cusecs of water might be required for irrigation,” he mentioned. Reviewing flood mitigation works, CM Mann expressed satisfaction over the progress of desilting and drain-cleaning operations throughout Punjab, stating that these efforts are being carried out within the bigger public curiosity. He added that main flood-prone areas have already undergone desilting to scale back threat throughout heavy rains.
Specializing in weak areas, the Chief Minister highlighted preventive measures in Ropar district, the place practically 20 villages are flood-prone. He mentioned the federal government has initiated development of stud and spur buildings to strengthen riverbanks and scale back flood influence. He additionally directed officers to look at the feasibility of channelising the Swaan river for irrigation and tourism improvement.
Cupboard Ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Barinder Kumar Goel, Lok Sabha MP Malwinder Singh Kang, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, and senior officers have been current through the evaluate assembly.
