Hyderabad: State Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has instructed district collectors to ensure enough irrigation water for Rabi crop cultivation in Telangana.
On Monday, she held a video conference with all district collectors from the Dr. BR Ambedkar Secretariat. During the meeting, they discussed Rabi season crop cultivation, the performance of residential schools, and efforts to eliminate single-use plastic.
She noted that although the cultivated area has increased compared to last year, water availability remains sufficient. She advised officials to take necessary precautions for a successful Rabi season. Additionally, she stressed the importance of carefully managing power and water supply over the next ten days, stating that the current power situation is stable.
To address local issues, she directed district collectors to form Mandal-level teams to identify and resolve problems. She emphasized that district collectors should closely monitor field-level management for effective implementation.
Santhi Kumari also urged officials to inform farmers that the state has adequate water and power supply. After visiting welfare hostels, she expressed satisfaction with improvements in food and infrastructure and congratulated district collectors for their efforts.
She further suggested selecting the best methods to enhance student facilities. Lastly, she asked district collectors to prepare an action plan to raise awareness about eliminating single-use plastic.
