Kanniyakumari Collector directs expeditious action on encroachments in waterbodies
Kanniyakumari District Collector M. Prathap has ordered the Survey Department to clear encroachments from local waterbodies within 15 days. The directive follows farmers' complaints regarding infrastructure damage and the need for better water management.
Why it matters
Effective waterbody management is critical for agricultural stability and flood prevention in the region, directly impacting local food security.
Kanniyakumari District Collector M. Prathap on Friday stated that encroachments in waterway channels and waterbodies would be removed without any bias and has directed the officials of the Survey Department to expedite the department’s process for clearing such encroachments.
The report provides a neutral account of a government official's directive and the grievances raised by local stakeholders.
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