Dehradun, Feb. 1 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 30 Jan: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the progress of river protection work and desilting under irrigation projects at the Secretariat, here, on Friday. He instructed the officials to ensure that all works are completed on time, keeping in view the apprehension of floods during the monsoon season.

In the meeting, officials informed him that construction of check dams, recharge shafts and ponds is being carried out by the Minor Irrigation Department under water conservation, promotion and replenishment schemes. The department has constructed 708 check dams in the state. A total of 419 recharge shafts have been established by the department in Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital and ...