Action Points for Irrigation & Public Health Department

ACTION POINTS FOR IPH DEPARTMENT
1. 100% coverage of all villages under the ‘Drinking Water Supply Scheme’ in a time bound manner;
2. Ensuring consistent supply of drinking water for the specific time period under the announced time table- on a daily/weekly/any other frequency basis, depending upon the water availability at the source, so that people make adjustment accordingly;
3. Adopting a definite programme to cover the most fertile areas under irrigation schemes-Flow/Lift/Sprinkler/Drip as per feasibility;
4. Providing requisite extension services to the farmers about the irrigation regimen as per soil/crop requirements;
5. Developing Farmers Self-Help groups for sustainable management/upkeep/maintainance of the completed schemes;
6. Establishing a strong mechanism for monitoring the operation of all the irrigation schemes so that ‘stitch in time’ approach is followed to repair/revamp the schemes with utmost economy & efficiency;
7. Having stronger contingent of technical staff at the cutting-edge level and leaner at the higher levels;
8. Strengthening the technical skills of the staff through a rigorous training programme in the reputed training centers as per requirements.