Water scarcity
The Congress, however, claimed that several villages in Devbhumi Dwarka district had gone without water for up to 28 days. “There are several villages in Devbhumi Dwarka district which have not received water for between eight and 28 days. Farmers and villagers have to travel 15 to 20 km to fodder distribution centres, when the rule stipulates that such centres should be located within a maximum of 7 km of any village,” he said.
Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt has completed preliminary surveys in areas affected by deficient rainfall, particularly in Saurashtra, and will declare them “scarcity-hit” or “drought-hit” if required, state labour, skill development and employment minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Rajkot, Bavaliya said govt was providing water and fodder wherever required. Govt will continue providing water and fodder in such areas,” he said.
“Water and fodder are being provided in areas where the requirement is arising. Meanwhile, Pal Ambaliya, president of the Gujarat Kisan Congress, challenged Bavaliya to visit affected villages. The issue was also discussed at last week’s cabinet meeting.