Minister asks Irrigation officials to make judicious use of water available in projects
Uttam Kumar Reddy says drinking water security remains paramount, while available water should support Kharif crops too
The Hindu reports that Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged irrigation authorities to exercise caution and make judicious use of water available in irrigation projects. This advice comes amid concerns over the El Niño phenomenon and the uncertainty surrounding rainfall during the remaining monsoon period.
Reddy emphasized that water management should be based on scientific assessment, actual availability, and prudent decision-making rather than optimistic assumptions about future rainfall. He reiterated that drinking-water security remains a top priority and should not lead to withholding irrigation water when reservoirs and other dependable sources have adequate supplies.
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