Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 9-
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri met the Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil at New Delhi today. The meeting revolved around urgent release of funds to Jal Shakti Department under Jal Jeevan Mission.
He apprised Sh. Patil that though an amount of Rs. 916.53 cr. has been allocated by the Government of India under Jal Jeevan Mission for current financial year, but till date only an amount Rs.137.48 crore has been released to the State Government resulting in hampering the progress of ongoing works. Sh. Agnihotri stressed that 1st and 2nd tranche of 1st instalment of Jal Jeevan Mission be released soon so as to ensure the completion of ongoing schemes.
Mukesh Agnihotri stressed that State Government is making all out effort to provide improved Irrigation facilities to the habitants of Himachal Pradesh and exhorted the Union Minister for liberal grants. The Matter regarding permission to execute the 67 winter waters supply schemes amounting to Rs. 517.16 Cr. (including vibrant village schemes) was also discussed and request was made to approve these schemes so as to ensure regular water supply in the Tribal areas.