CHANDIGARH: Haryana Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister, Ranjit Singh said that during the monsoon there is a possibility of flooding of the canals and flood channels. In such a situation, the officials should regularly inspect these channels and check for repairs.
Ranjit Singh inspected the Mallewala Canal, the bridge on Sahuwala-Karmgarh Road, the bridge on Khuiyan-Bhagsar Road, Rattakheda Kharif Channel, Auto Head and Chamal Head. During the inspection, he also interacted with the farmers and listened to their problems .
Ranjit Singh also took stock of the under construction Ghaggar-Bani-Sahadeva-Mammadkheda link channel head and directed the officials to expedite the construction work and complete it within the stipulated time frame. He also took stock of the quality of construction materials. Subsequently, While interacting with the farmers during the visit, Ranjit Singh said that the state Government is making efforts to ensure that the benefits of these schemes are handed down to the last eligible person in line. He said, “We made sure that during the lockdown, crop procurement was done in a systematic manner and farmers did not face any kind of difficulties. The payments for crops were also made in time. In addition, the time electricity supply of the sowing season was also extended.”
