Eshwar Khandre holds review meeting in Shivamogga, asks officers to address drinking water problems without delay
Rural Development Minister Eshwar Khandre held a review meeting in Shivamogga to address urgent drinking water shortages in rural areas. He directed officials to expedite borewell drilling and ensure consistent water supply, warning of disciplinary action for negligence.
Why it matters
Effective management of water resources is critical for rural development and public health in drought-prone regions.
Eshwar Khandre holds review meeting in Shivamogga, asks officers to address drinking water problems without delay left Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre chairing a review meeting in Shivamogga on Sunday. S.K. Dinesh S.K. Dinesh https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rap838/article71623465.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9911_25_10_2026_18_30_29_2_ZPREVIEWMEETING05.JPG S_K_Dinesh Shivamogga Karnataka 25-10-2026 RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre conducted a review meeting in Shivamogga on Sunday. Photo by S.K.Dinesh Shivamogga Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Eshwar Khandre, who held a review meeting here on Sunday, instructed officials to respond without delay to problems related to drinking water supply in rural areas. He also asked them to take proper measures to address issues in the coming summer. Mr. Khandre suggested that officers drill borewells wherever necessary to ensure drinking water supply. If required, they should hire private borewells to augment the supply or supply water through tankers. He insisted that the administration ensure tanker owners are paid regularly.
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