Jalgaon: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule Reviews Drought Situation, Directs Proactive Measures
Jalgaon: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule directed the district administration to remain alert and take proactive measures considering the future water and fodder situation amid the drought-like conditions in the district. He also instructed officials to promptly address the grievances of citizens and farmers visiting government offices and ensure they are not subjected to unnecessary…
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule convened a meeting to assess the drought situation in Jalgaon district and issue directives to the district administration. The minister emphasized the need for proactive measures to address future water and fodder challenges. Bawankule instructed officials to remain vigilant and promptly handle citizens' and farmers' grievances without harassment.
He directed banks and Mahavitaran to expedite the disbursement of crop loans and electricity connections for agricultural pumps. The minister also ordered authorities to take action against those who fail to process farmers' applications or repeatedly request documents. Additionally, Bawankule mandated Talathis, Gram Sevaks, and other staff to visit pending e-KYC farmers' homes and ensure their completion.
He proposed a village-level campaign to prevent eligible farmers from missing out on government benefits. The Revenue Minister emphasized the importance of uninterrupted power supply in rural areas and coordination between police and Mahavitaran to curb power cable theft. Bawankule stressed that government officials and employees should be present at their respective headquarters and held accountable if their work was not completed on time.
Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan highlighted the necessity of proper planning for drinking water and urged farmers to cultivate crops suitable for fodder production. He directed the Forest Department to formulate a plan accordingly. Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse raised concerns about electricity wire theft in the district, while MLAs Nandkishor Mahajan, Kishor Patil, and Anil Patil offered suggestions for their respective constituencies.
The meeting also received input from Union Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse, Guardian Minister Gulabrao Patil, Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare, and various district officials, including District Collector Rohan Ghuge, Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan, and representatives from Zilla Parishad, Police, and other departments.
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