Minister wants all gram panchayats in Belagavi district to have their own tankers

Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil clarified that the district administration had banned transport and export of fodder from Belagavi to other districts and regions.

Satish Jarkiholi, Belagavi district in-charge Minister, has told all officials at the district, taluk and village levels to focus on resolving the drinking water problem in all habitations.

During a review of drought relief work in the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on November 17, he told officials to ensure that water is provided to every habitation, irrespective of the population.

“All the officers should convene drinking water task force meetings in their jurisdiction. Apart from coming up with a relevant plan to provide water to all habitations, they should monitor all work, including long pending water supply works.

“Some years ago, we had issued orders to all gram panchayats to equip themselves to handle water scarcity, and to purchase a water tanker, if it does not already have one. All the gram panchayats should procure their own water tanker. Zilla panchayat should initiate action against gram panchayat officers who do not purchase a water tanker,’’ Satish Jarkiholi said.

“However, in providing drinking water to human beings, you should not neglect animals. All officials should ensure that fodder is received in all villages and hamlets. Each village should be treated as a block, and officers should ensure there is enough fodder for the scarcity months,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil clarified that the district administration had banned transport and export of fodder from Belagavi to other districts and regions.