Gujarat: Polls to derail water conservation drive, fear farmers

Ahmedabad | Tuesday | 19th March, 2019

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However, the order mentions that work cannot start even if the work order is issued. An order by the Office of Chief Electoral Officer in the state specifically mentions that even if the work order has been issued, such works cannot begin. It is extremely necessary that we make more check-dams, deepen ponds so that maximum rainwater is conserved during Monsoon. The government should raise it with the Election Commission and press that these works need to be completed before Monsoon," said Sagar Rabari, founder president of Gujarat Khedut Ekta Samiti. Rabi crops in many parts of state are in dire need was canal water..