DC Leh reviews implementation status of Mission Amrit Sarovar

Leh, June 08: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Leh, Shrikant Suse today chaired a meeting of officers to review the progress of Mission Amrit Sarovar initiative in the district Leh.
The objective of Mission Amrit Sarovar is construction/development of at least 75 Amrit Sarovar (ponds) in every district.
During the meeting, Rural Development Department presented proposed action plan for the construction of new ponds/rejuvenation of the existing water storage structures through MGNREGA.
Apart from MGNREGA, status of Zings/ice hockey rings proposed under PMJVK in four minority concentration blocks was also discussed.
DC instructed the concerned officials for joint visits consisting of officers from RDD, Irrigation Department, PHE in each block within 1 week and directed to submit a detailed feasibility report based on availability of land, possibility of source strengthening for JJM schemes and expected irrigational benefits.
The meeting was attended by SE PHE Leh; ACD Leh; Ex-En I&FC and all BDOs.