India News | Defunct Wells, Borewells Must Be Readied to Meet Water Needs of Dharashiv, Says Minister Tanaji Sawant

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Oct 16 (PTI) Defunct wells, borewells and ponds should be readied in order to meet the water needs of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said on Monday.

Sawant, who is the guardian minister of the district, held a meeting of the district planning committee and reviewed the water shortage situation.

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"The old and defunct wells, borewells and ponds must be readied so that water from these sources can be put to use. Use of water for irrigation purposes should be stopped and it should be reserved for drinking only," a release quoting the minister stated.

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During the meeting, officials also highlighted the problem of fodder shortage in Paranda, Washi and Bhum areas of the district.

Sawant directed the administration to initiate timely steps to ensure that people won't need fodder camps in the district.

He also appealed that cattle should not be sent to slaughterhouses, but can instead be housed in goshalas (cow shelters).

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