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In a major decision, the Chief
Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, has ordered a survey of
distribution of canal water in the state with a view to ensuring
equitable distribution in all districts.
After the survey, the total availability of water and requirements
of different districts will be re-examined and the share of each
district fixed.
Talking to The Tribune over the telephone today, Mr Hooda said
several areas of the state had been discriminated against in the
sharing of water. The authorities concerned had been directed to
study the past practices minutely and remove regional imbalances.
Likewise, the distribution of all natural resources would be
examined to ensure their equitable distribution. The results would
be there for all to see shortly, he added.
Rohtak district and the southern belt of the state had long been
complaining that they were being ignored to benefit districts like
Sirsa and Hisar. During all these years, Mr Hooda had assured the
people of these areas that if he came to power, regional imbalances
would be removed and the entire state would be treated as a single
entity.
During campaigning for the recent Assembly polls, the Congress had
taken up the issue in a big way and assured that no district would
be deprived of its due. The Bharatiya Kisan Union, which has a soft
corner for Mr Hooda, too had been pressing for equitable
distribution of water.
The Chief Minister said the situation would improve considerably
after completion of the SYL Canal. “As soon as legal issues are
sorted out, my government will ensure completion of the canal. I am
committed to this and I am sure I will succeed”, he said.
He disclosed that the government was preparing an ambitious scheme
to attract investors to set up industries in Haryana. The investors
would be ensured of all possible facilities and minimum governmental
interference.
“The law and order situation during the past few years had forced
industries to shift to other states. This is my major concern. With
improved law and order situation, investors will definitely come to
us”, he said.
He said while he firmly believed the entire state should be treated
as a single entity for governance, some areas which had faced
neglect would have to be given special attention to bring them on a
par with other developed districts.
The Chief Minister said he had ordered a special girdwari to
compensate farmers for losses due to the hailstorm which had
affected large areas. Asked if he would raise the level of
compensation, Mr Hooda said: “the previous governments had been
doling out peanuts. This will not now happen”.
He said while there would be no witchhunt, those who had violated
law would have to face the music. |
