Hyderabad: Rural Water Supply Minister Seethakka on Tuesday instructed officials to prevent any drinking water shortage in Telangana during the upcoming summer. She said the state government has made uninterrupted water supply a top priority.
At a high-level review meeting held at the Mission Bhagiratha
office in Erramanzil, Seethakka warned that negligence in addressing water supply issues would invite strict action. ENC Krupakar Reddy and senior officials from the Rural Water Supply Department attended the meeting.
For context on Telangana’s water supply initiatives, visit Telangana Rural Water Supply and Sanitation.
Plan early to avoid drinking water shortage
Seethakka urged officials to plan ahead to avoid last-minute crises. She directed immediate repairs to faulty pump sets and warned staff against encouraging unnecessary borewell drilling for personal gain.
“Any staff found promoting such practices will face disciplinary action,” she said. She also recommended stricter monitoring at the local level to ensure equitable water distribution across districts.
Special water supply arrangements for Medaram Jatara
To avoid a drinking water shortage during the upcoming Medaram Maha Jatara, the Minister announced the appointment of special officers. A planning meeting is scheduled in Medaram on January 10 to finalise water supply logistics.
Seethakka handed over an official invitation to ENC Krupakar Reddy to represent Mission Bhagiratha at the Jatara.
For additional details on past arrangements during the Medaram Jatara, refer to the Telangana State Portal.