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I meet people in Longding, so concerned about ‘Russia-Ukraine’ war but, no one speaking about the reeling issue that they are living under- which is nowhere less than a war. Like in a war, whenever the topic is bought up the blame will be levelled upon one single department or organization. But I do not think one entity can be painted single handedly responsible for this crisis.
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For instance, a private water supplier can arrange any amount of water (@Rs 1 per liters) but, when it comes to the Govt agencies “water sources are dry” “Vehicle damaged” etc they would reply. Then, there are people who do not use the water sustainable – when it is available, they will keep the tap open and let the water overflow from the tank. The people have to carry their share of blame, for the unsustainable way of agriculture, the unmindful mass deforestations due to jhum cultivations.
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Whatever may be the reason such crisis needs to be taken up seriously and remedial measures to mitigate the impact and hardships must be taken up during peak seasons. Firstly, instead of supplying water to individual houses water should be filled regularly in the General Tank. Secondly, Colony wise roaster needs to be maintained for water supply. Then, Identify any leakages in the distribution channels. Source for collection of water needs to identified- inputs from locals should be taken. Also, Coordination between various other department is needed especially General Administration. This are short term immediate solutions that may be taken up- in addition to these efforts towards conservation, preservation and management of traditional Nalla/drains within the township area can be initiated along with-it small water tanks can be built.
Saying so, I am optimistically, waiting for Chief Minister Pema Khandu to inaugurate the water project “eding all water woes” in Longding very soon keeping his promise during Oriah 2022 visit. I am sure with Jal Jeevan Mission with tag line “Nal Se Jal” of GoAP, the problem should reduce if not solved. However, proper distribution channel must be ensured, along with identification of proper sources; in addition, well trained technician/worker is an imperative. We must understand that “Jal without Nal is meaningless and “Nal without Jal” would be farcical. Hence, along with “nal se Jal” focus should be more on “nal me jal”- getting water from tap is important, but at any point of time I would go for ‘water in tap’.
(The writer is DIPRO Longding)