Union Minister Shri C. R. Paatil Reviews Key Initiatives, Projects and Programmes of DoWR, RD & GR

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil chaired a review meeting with the Minister of State of Jal Shakti and Heads of Departments (HoDs) of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. The meeting assessed the overall progress of various initiatives, projects, schemes, and programs. Detailed presentations were delivered by the Flood Management Wing, Farakka Barrage Project, National Water Mission, Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM), Basin Management, National Water Development Agency, Ken–Betwa Link Project Authority, Brahmaputra–Barak River Matters, Brahmaputra Board, Minor Irrigation Statistics, and the National Institute of Hydrology. Discussions covered the status of the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme, barrage gate replacements, anti-erosion measures, pilot clusters under M-CADWM, the Ken–Betwa Link Project components like Daudhan Dam and link canals, Brahmaputra Board master plans, minor irrigation censuses, and National Institute of Hydrology targets. The Union Minister directed officials to resolve implementation bottlenecks, expedite project execution, and strengthen coordination with States for timely completion.