Rohtak, Feb 7: Agricultural communities across Rohtak district are looking for the immediate commencement of 30 state-approved drainage schemes designed to tackle persistent waterlogging. Former minister and state BJP spokesperson Krishan Murti Hooda met with Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta on Friday to advocate for the rapid execution of these projects, which carry a total investment of Rs 53 crore.
The initiatives, recently sanctioned by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, aim to reclaim farmland that has been submerged, preventing many local growers from sowing their rabi crops this season. The projects have a scheduled completion date of June 30, positioned to provide relief before the onset of the monsoon.
“Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini recently approved 30 drainage schemes worth Rs 53 crore to address the problem of chronic waterlogging faced by farmers in their fields,” Krishan Murti noted during the meeting. He mentioned that the Deputy Commissioner has been instrumental in the timely approval process and is personally monitoring the progress.
During the discussion, the Deputy Commissioner mentioned that the tendering process is already underway, with some contracts already issued and others nearing finalization. The former minister noted that the current administration has moved with speed on this issue, contrasting the current efforts with previous years where agricultural concerns remained unaddressed.
The local farming community intends to express their gratitude once the works are finished. “Farmers plan to felicitate Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini upon the completion of the projects,” Krishan Murti directly said, adding that the Deputy Commissioner would also be recognized for his role in preventing future crop losses.
