{
  "id": 18705975,
  "title": "Pune Collector Sets Targets For 14,000 Water Conservation Works To Tackle Possible Drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pune-collector-sets-targets-for-14-000-water-conservation-works-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:50:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-collector-sets-targets-for-14000-water-conservation-works-to-tackle-possible-drought"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has reviewed proposed water conservation and rural employment works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VBG RAM G) to prepare for a potential drought. The administration set targets for various departments to focus on water conservation, groundwater recharge and village development. Key initiatives include soak pits, well recharge structures, rainwater harvesting, and water-bound road construction. The Soil and Water Conservation Department will desilt percolation tanks and repair drainage systems, with targets set for each category. The Social Forestry Department will plant trees across gram panchayats. Pune's Public Works Department plans water-bound and Matoshree Panand roads. Government-approved works will be ready for implementation to ensure timely completion.",
  "summary": "Pune: With the possibility of drought looming, Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has reviewed the proposed works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG RAM G), directing various government departments to set targets for water conservation, groundwater recharge and rural employment generation across the district. During the review meeting, the…",
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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."
}