Micro-Level Planning Needed To Prevent Water Shortage In Marathwada: Meghna Sakore-Bordikar
Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister of State for Public Health and Family Welfare, Water Supply and Sanitation, and Energy Meghna Sakore-Bordikar on Monday directed officials to undertake village-wise micro-planning of available water resources to prevent a water shortage in Marathwada, where rainfall has remained below average this year. She directed officials to take advance measures to ensure regular…
On Monday, Maharashtra Minister of State Meghna Sakore-Bordikar ordered officials to conduct village-specific planning of the available water resources in Marathwada to avoid a water shortage. The region has experienced below-average rainfall this year, with only 430.80 mm recorded from June to September 2026, compared to the average of 679.50 mm. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded, Parbhani, and Hingoli were among the districts with significantly lower rainfall.
Officials reported that there are currently 5,359,462 livestock in the division, with a daily fodder requirement of around 20,125 metric tonnes. The available fodder is estimated to last between 89 to 210 days across the districts, with Jalna having the lowest stock, sufficient for only about 89 days. Sakore-Bordikar directed officials to initiate village-wise action plans for potential water shortages, prioritize drinking water, efficiently manage existing water sources, and maintain alternative sources where necessary.
She also emphasized the need for prompt resolution of citizens' water supply complaints and continuous monitoring of fodder availability.
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