{
  "id": 15328679,
  "title": "Indore Water Supply Boost! Minister Tulsiram Silawat Assures Steps To Refill Tillaurkhurd Pond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/indore-water-supply-boost-minister-tulsiram-silawat-assures-steps-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-water-supply-boost-minister-tulsiram-silawat-assures-steps-to-refill-tillaurkhurd-pond"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore's water resources minister, Tulsiram Silawat, has assured actions to refill the ancient pond in Tillaurkhurd village, using the Narmada pipeline. This move aims to enhance water availability in the area, easing irrigation concerns for farmers and addressing drinking water needs for villagers. At his residence, Madhu Verma, MLA for the Rau assembly constituency, presented a letter to Silawat regarding the filling of the historic pond, situated on a 24-hectare area under the water resources department in the Tillaurkhurd Gram Panchayat. Verma informed the minister that the Gram Panchayat holds around 8,000 residents. He highlighted that while the pond fills completely during monsoon season, it dries up within two to three months, causing difficulties for local farmers who rely on irrigation and for villagers seeking access to water. Farmers utilize water from this pond for irrigation and pay required fees. Verma further explained that the Narmada pipeline provides year-round water access in about a dozen surrounding villages, keeping their ponds and other water sources well-stocked. The absence of such a facility in Tillaurkhurd results in a water crisis.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Water resources minister Tulsiram Silawat said officials will work to fill the ancient pond in the village of Tillaurkhurd of the district, using the Narmada pipeline. This initiative is expected to increase water availability in the region, providing relief to farmers regarding irrigation needs and to villagers concerning access to drinking water. Today, at minister…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}