Chief secy reviews heatwave, water supply preparedness
Bihar's Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit has ordered departments to stay alert for heatwave and low monsoon conditions, emphasizing uninterrupted essential services. He directed immediate fixes for drinking water scheme disruptions, including pump operator pay and land issues. Strict measures were mandated for water supply, with a 24-hour repair deadline for pipelines and handpumps, and deployment of tankers to water-stressed areas.
Bihar's Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit has ordered departments to stay alert for heatwave and low monsoon conditions, emphasizing uninterrupted essential services. He directed immediate fixes for drinking water scheme disruptions, including pump operator pay and land issues. Strict measures were mandated for water supply, with a 24-hour repair deadline for pipelines and handpumps, and deployment of tankers to water-stressed areas.
