Hyderabad: Panchayat raj and rural development minister Seethakka (D Anasuya) has been appointed to the Telangana cabinet sub-committee tasked with reviewing drought and El Nino conditions and recommending measures to mitigate their impact.The state govt issued orders appointing Seethakka to the committee, chaired by deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka.With El Nino conditions potentially affecting rainfall and increasing pressure on groundwater resources, the department is focusing on ensuring an uninterrupted drinking water supply in rural areas. It is also reviewing water availability and taking preventive measures.Water conservation measures, including the construction and maintenance of recharge pits, farm ponds and percolation tanks, are also being prioritised to improve groundwater levels and maximise rainwater harvesting.The committee will periodically assess the situation, issue directions to the departments concerned and recommend further measures to the govt. Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Tummala Nageswara Rao and Vakiti Srihari are also members of the panel.
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