Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cautioned about possible disruptions in fertiliser supply this year due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. At a meeting in Vidhana Soudha, he emphasized the need to prevent hoarding by traders and ensure timely fertiliser availability to farmers. The Chief Minister instructed officials to regulate transportation to other states with stricter checks at border posts to ensure proper distribution of urea and diammonium phosphate.
Amid concerns of water scarcity, Siddaramaiah directed officials to promptly address public grievances related to drinking water. Control rooms at taluk and ward levels are to be established, and district-level task forces should be actively engage in resolving issues. Additionally, he stressed the importance of round-the-clock operation of reverse osmosis units with uninterrupted power supply to maintain water quality.
To address the issue of fodder availability, the Chief Minister urged officials to maintain a continuous supply despite no immediate shortage. He also emphasized the necessity of conducting task force meetings on drinking water in all taluks and submitting detailed reports. Siddaramaiah highlighted the need for precautionary measures to prevent contaminated water supply and associated health risks, placing the responsibility on Deputy Commissioners to avert such problems.
Siddaramaiah raised concerns over increased fertiliser sales in certain districts and instructed officials to closely monitor sales to prevent shortages for eligible farmers. He also stressed the importance of prioritizing electricity connections for drinking water projects, emphasizing coordination between the Panchayat Raj and Energy departments to avoid delays due to deposit requirements.
