Samba, Aug. 22 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana on Saturday held a public outreach programme at Rajpora Koular in Bari Brahmana area of Samba district, where residents raised issues related to water availability, flood protection, road connectivity and drinking water infrastructure.
During the interaction, people urged the government to adopt long-term measures to address water scarcity and improve management of water resources in the area.
Responding to the concerns, Rana stressed the need for sustainable water conservation measures, including rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and efficient utilisation of available resources. He directed concerned officers to prepare a...