Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil Reviews Key Water Projects
Union Minister calls for swift resolution of bottlenecks, stronger coordination with states and time-bound completion of key projects.
- C. R. Paatil reviews key water resource projects and programmes.
- Ken–Betwa Link Project, Farakka Barrage and flood management works assessed.
- Implementation status of 35 M-CADWM pilot clusters reviewed.
- Officials directed to resolve bottlenecks and ensure time-bound project completion.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 27th Oct: Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil on Tuesday reviewed the progress of major projects, schemes and initiatives under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), directing officials to accelerate implementation and resolve delays.
The review meeting was attended by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary and heads of departments and organisations under the Ministry. Discussions covered ongoing projects, programme targets, implementation challenges and measures to ensure timely completion.
Paatil stressed the need to identify and remove bottlenecks affecting project execution. He directed senior officials to closely monitor progress, follow up on decisions taken during the meeting and strengthen coordination with state governments to achieve stipulated targets.
Key Water Projects and Programmed Reviewed
Officials from several wings and organisations presented updates on their ongoing activities. These included the Flood Management Wing, Farakka Barrage Project, National Water Mission, Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM), Basin Management-I and II, National Water Development Agency and Ken–Betwa Link Project Authority.
The review also covered Brahmaputra–Barak river matters, the Brahmaputra Board, Minor Irrigation Statistics and the National Institute of Hydrology.
Among the key issues discussed were progress under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP), major works at the Farakka Barrage, replacement of barrage gates and anti-erosion measures. Officials also presented updates on priority initiatives of the National Water Mission and the implementation status of 35 pilot clusters under M-CADWM.
Focus on Ken–Betwa Link and River Basin Planning
The meeting reviewed the status of the Ken–Betwa Link Project, including work related to the link canal and Daudhan Dam.
Progress on the preparation of master plans and detailed project reports by the Brahmaputra Board also featured in the discussions. These reviews formed part of the department’s broader assessment of project implementation and planning across its various wings and organisations.
Officials additionally reviewed the progress of four ongoing censuses under the Minor Irrigation Statistics programme, along with targets and major activities of the National Institute of Hydrology.
Minister Calls for Close Monitoring
Emphasising timely execution, Paatil instructed the concerned officials and heads of organisations to resolve implementation-related challenges without delay. He called for effective follow-up on decisions taken during the review and regular monitoring to ensure that projects deliver their intended outcomes within the prescribed timelines.
The meeting aimed to assess the overall progress of the department’s programmes and strengthen coordination among implementing agencies and state governments to improve execution.
