344cr for protection of catchments

Shillong: Chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday informed the assembly that Rs 344 crore has been sanctioned to protect the catchment areas of two important rivers — Umiew in East Khasi Hills district and Ganol in the Garo Hills region.Replying to a question, Sangma said the externally aided project was launched last week. “This will be a big step towards protecting Umiew and Gano catchment areas,” he added.The CM further said Meghalaya govt is one of the first to come up with a state water policy and there are multiple projects to conserve water sources in the state. “We are also one of the few states to work closely with the North Eastern Space Application Centre and we have mapped 50,000 springs,” he added.He informed the assembly that govt is also working towards coming up with over 400-500 reservoirs to store water. The CM said the water issue is being addressed but it is not easy given the problems related to climate change.

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