Pune: Deputy Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar on Friday said the state government consulted with experts to ascertain whether the former Bharatiya Janata (BJP) party of Jalyukta Shivar in the country has caused flooding in Marathwada.
Pawar spoke to the media after a meeting of Covid-19 reviews here.
Deputy Minister of Chief Justified about reports of experts who claimed that the flood in Marathwada fell from the Shivar Jalyukta program.
The Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan, a pet project former Minister of Main Devendra Fadnivis, was launched in 2014, and involved deepening and widening of the flow, the construction of a cement and land dam, working on Nolah and digging farm ponds.
“The work done under Shivar Jalyukta might have resulted in a pipe blockage under various bridges, causing a puddle in the Marathwada section.
But before jumping to any conclusion, we want to confirm from experts, and based on what they say, we will decide Next.
Move, “said Pawar.
Further NCP leaders said that after CAG raised concerns about this program, the anti-corruption bureau had also started a previous investigation.
The state government has decided to subsequently, instead of pipes, structures like boxes will be arranged under the bridge, he said.
“The structure like this box will facilitate fine water flow even though there are mud, branches etc., and prevent flooding,” he said.
Speaking of compensation for farmers from the affected areas of the flood, said Pawar, “Nanded, Osmanabad, Latur, Hingoli, Beed and even some Tehsils from Jalgaon Regency have been influenced by recent rainfall.
Insurance companies have also been instructed about compensation.
We assess damage and will receive calls in the appropriate compensation.
“The state government also wants to provide immediate assistance to affected people without waiting for Panchnamas, he said.