Lucknow, May 1: In light of the severe heat and the anticipated below-average rainfall this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the administration to remain on high alert. He emphasized that there should be no laxity in drinking water supply, irrigation management, or disaster relief efforts, urging all departments to make proactive preparations based on weather forecasts.
During a high-level review meeting with ministers and senior officials from the agriculture, water resources, livestock, social welfare, and horticulture departments, the Chief Minister directed special monitoring of the 18 districts previously affected by drought. He instructed a timely assessment of conditions between June 15 and July 30, and to ensure assistance from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) if necessary. Control rooms at both the state and district levels are to remain active, with essential information provided to the Chief Minister’s office, Chief Secretary, and Director General of Police.
The Chief Minister also called for the completion of de-silting of canals, ponds, and water bodies by May 30 to enhance water conservation efforts. He directed that the soil removed from ponds be made available free of charge to the Prajapati community and traditional potters, ensuring widespread awareness by district officials to create livelihood opportunities alongside relief work. He stressed that there should be no shortage of drinking water in the state, with alternative arrangements like tankers prepared alongside piped water supply schemes.
The forest department has been tasked with ensuring water supply for wildlife in sanctuaries and bird reserves, as well as providing water, fodder, and medical facilities at shelters for stray cattle. Prioritizing farmers’ interests, the Chief Minister emphasized strengthening alternative irrigation systems, maintaining all tube wells, ensuring timely repairs, and providing uninterrupted electricity supply for irrigation. He highlighted the need for scientific and balanced water usage, urging effective control over misuse and ensuring no area faces water scarcity.
In light of crop protection, he directed the widespread promotion of subsidized seed distribution and agricultural advisory services. He stressed the effective implementation of crop insurance schemes, ensuring timely assessments and claim settlements in case of losses. Additionally, he instructed timely loan availability for farmers holding credit cards to prevent financial distress. Regarding food security, he mandated the timely provision of food grains to eligible beneficiaries under the public distribution system, maintaining adequate stock and obtaining additional allocations from the central government as needed, while ensuring strict action against hoarding and black marketing.
To address health safety, the Chief Minister instructed hospitals to maintain adequate arrangements to combat heat strokes and heat-related illnesses, alongside launching extensive public awareness campaigns. He also emphasized the need for providing drinking water at shelters for stray cattle and ensuring sufficient stock of necessary medicines in veterinary hospitals.
To enhance the early weather warning system, he directed timely dissemination of weather-related information to the public and farmers. He also instructed the utilization of over 19,000 trained disaster volunteers, home guards, and civil defense volunteers as needed to ensure prompt and coordinated action during any disaster.
Expressing sorrow over the loss of life due to recent storms, the Chief Minister directed the implementation of all necessary precautionary measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Reviewing agricultural preparations, he instructed regular monitoring of fertilizer availability and maintaining adequate buffer stocks, while also urging the cooperation department to ensure fertilizer availability. To promote transparency in fertilizer distribution, he mandated the implementation of a farmer registry system.
Encouraging natural farming, the Chief Minister noted that it would reduce costs while enhancing soil quality and promoting water conservation. Reviewing preparations for the Kharif crop of 2026-27, he emphasized the effective operation of canal systems, ensuring irrigation facilities reach the last mile through tail feeding, and the proper utilization of water resources.
He directed that canal operations should not be limited to head reaches but should ensure equal water distribution to tail ends, requiring strict monitoring, accountability, and regular patrolling at the field level. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of timely completion of canal de-silting and maintenance works to maintain irrigation system efficiency, stating that the state government’s priority is to provide farmers with timely access to adequate irrigation water, implementing the tail feeding campaign with seriousness, transparency, and accountability to prevent any water scarcity for farmers across the state.
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