Delayed monsoon and rain deficiency have led to water scarcity in 99 villages of Dharwad district, Santosh Lad, Labour Minister and district in charge for Dharwad, has said and directed officials to prioritise the drinking water supply and take steps, including supply of water through tankers and sinking of new borewell, to address the issue.
Chairing the review meeting of Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) in Dharwad on Saturday, Mr. Lad warned the officials against making excuses citing rules and regulations, especially with regard to providing drinking water.
“Sink borewells immediately in localities and villages where there is drinking water scarcity. The Deputy Commissioner should coordinate setting up task forces for each Assembly segment headed by legislators. All precautions should be taken to ensure there is no water scarcity in any village,” he said.
