Chandigarh, September 7 - Haryana Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini today visited the waterlogging affected areas near Nangal village of Ambala district. The Chief Minister, while going to Kaithal from Chandigarh via National Highway-152D, reviewed the waterlogging situation near Nangar/Hasanpur and interacted with the affected farmers.
Former Minister of State Shri Asim Goyal Nanyola, BJP District President Shri Mandeep Rana, Deputy Commissioner Shri Ajay Singh Tomar and Superintendent of Police Shri Ajit Singh Shekhawat were also present on this occasion along with the Chief Minister.
Former Minister of State Mr. Asim Goyal informed the Chief Minister that the water level has increased considerably due to the entry of Tangri river and rainwater into Nangal Nallah (Gandanala), due to which about 40 villages are affected by the waterlogging situation. The Deputy Commissioner informed that about 28 thousand acres of land under Ambala city tehsil has been affected by waterlogging.
The former Minister of State appealed to the Chief Minister that if a siphon is constructed here, the problem of waterlogging in this area will be eliminated to a large extent. The Chief Minister directed the Deputy Commissioner to prepare an expansion project under this work and if possible, an outline of drain construction should also be made, so that a permanent solution to water drainage can be found and the situation of waterlogging does not arise in the future.
The Chief Minister met the affected farmers including Bhartiya Kisan Union officer Mr. Jaiya Singh Jalbera and inquired about their crops and other damage. He gave instructions to activate the lifts so that the rainwater can be drained quickly.
On this occasion, the Superintendent Engineer of the Irrigation Department informed the Chief Minister that rainwater is being drained due to the gravity of the soil. Along with this, motors are also being installed for more drainage, so that the water can be drained quickly. He said that as soon as the water level of the Tangri river decreases, the pumps and gates of the Irrigation Department will be lifted up and the water of the Nangal/Gande Nallah will be drained out.
After this, the Chief Minister stopped near Segti village near Jansui Head to take stock of the waterlogging situation and interacted with the affected farmers and villagers. He said that the government has opened an e-Shatipurti portal for compensation for the loss, where farmers can register their losses. Proper compensation will be provided as per the rules.
District administration officials and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.