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Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 12 –
The Union Jal Shakti Minister,C.R. Patil while addressing a press conference here today said that dedicated measures are being taken to improve groundwater levels in Haryana’s dark zone blocks. He said that the central government is committed to implementing effective water conservation and recharge measures in coordination with the Haryana government.
He shared that there are around 150 districts across the country where several blocks have been classified as dark zones due to depleting groundwater levels. Haryana is also included in this list. The Jal Shakti Ministry aims to bring Haryana’s blocks out of the dark zone category. To achieve this, efforts must be made to conserve rainwater, and this can only be successful with public participation, informed Patil. Haryana cabinet minister,Shyam Singh Rana also remained present on the occasion.
The Union Jal Shakti Minister said that in the Union Budget 2024, Haryana has been allocated approximately Rs. 76,000 crore for development projects. Additionally, around Rs. 78,000 crore has been received as grants, enabling Haryana to progress rapidly.