Even as the Gram Panchayats have been tasked to deal with the water crisis in villages by taking preventive steps, the Zilla Panchayat in Mysuru has directed the authorities to complete the pending Jal Jeevan works in one month as a measure to tackle any possible shortage of drinking water in summer.
The engineers of water supply and sanitation have been told to handle the water situation, prioritising the completion of all remaining Jal Jeevan works.
During her visit to Somanathapura Gram Panchayat in T. Narasipura taluk on Wednesday, Zilla Panchayat CEO K.M. Gayathri discussed various issues in the presence of Gram Panchayat president and members.
