Shruti Choudhry Archives - National Times

09 May

Shruti Choudhry Sets June 15 Deadline for Completion of Haryana Flood Control Projects

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadrain cleaning, flood control, Haryana, Irrigation Department, June 15 Deadline, Monsoon, Shruti Choudhry

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Shruti Choudhry, has issued a stern directive to department officials to wrap up all pending flood control activities by June 15. Speaking during the 57th meeting of the Haryana State Disaster Management and Flood Control Board, the minister emphasized that cleaning drains, desilting rivers, and executing short-term flood mitigation strategies must be finalized well before the monsoon arrives. She noted that these measures are essential to ensure that the general public does not face undue hardship during the upcoming rainy season, effectively telling officials that it is time to sink…

06 May

Haryana Water Minister Shruti Choudhry Assures State of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply Amid Rising Heat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhiwani, Conservation, drinking water, Haryana, irrigation, Public Health, Shruti Choudhry, Water supply

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has assured citizens that the provincial government is fully committed to ensuring an uninterrupted and clean supply of drinking water across the state. During a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from the Irrigation and Public Health Engineering departments on Wednesday, the minister emphasized that no region should face a shortage as temperatures continue to climb. She made it clear that the administration views the provision of potable water as a top priority and will provide all necessary resources and funding to maintain the infrastructure required for consistent delivery.…

24 Jan

Village Panchayats Urged to Ensure Clean and Hygienic Villages: Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhiwani mining fund, gram panchayat cleanliness, Haryana villages, rural development Haryana, Shruti Choudhry

Chandigarh, January 24 — Haryana’s Women and Child Development, Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry on Friday called upon village panchayats to take collective responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in rural areas, asserting that the overall development of villages depends largely on the commitment of elected representatives. Addressing a tractor-trolley and water tanker distribution programme held at the Panchayat Bhawan premises in Bhiwani, the minister said both the Centre and the state government are providing all possible financial assistance for rural development. The programme was organised using mining funds and benefited 42 villages of the district. The event…

27 Aug

Haryana Government Announces Cane Dues Payment and Flood Relief Measures in Hansi Villages

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHansi waterlogging, Haryana Farmers, Narayangarh sugar mill, Shruti Choudhry, Shyam Singh Rana, sugarcane dues

Chandigarh, August 27 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana informed the Assembly that sugarcane farmers are owed ₹16.74 crore by Narayangarh Sugar Mill for the 2024-25 season. Out of this amount, ₹5.40 crore will be released by September 5, while the remaining ₹11.34 crore will be cleared by December 15, 2025, after the commencement of the crushing season in November. He gave this assurance in response to a question raised by a member during the Assembly session.On the same day, Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry said during the monsoon session that the state…

11 Jun

No Compromise on Construction Quality, Says Haryana Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Irrigation Department, Shruti Choudhry, Zero Tolerance Policy

80 Irrigation Officials Charged for Substandard Work MaterialsChandigarh, June 11 – Haryana's Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has made it clear that there will be no compromise on the quality of construction materials. Speaking at a press conference from her residence, she emphasized that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is operating under a strict zero-tolerance policy, especially regarding corruption and negligence in public works.Choudhry informed that under the Chief Minister’s directive, the Vigilance Wing of the Irrigation Department collected 48 samples from various ongoing construction projects. Out of these, 18 samples failed quality standards. In response, the department…

09 Jun

Haryana Minister Shruti Choudhry Reviews Monsoon Preparedness, Stresses Flood Control and Drinking Water Security Across Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadrinking water, flood control, Haryana monsoon preparation, Shruti Choudhry

Chandigarh, June 9: Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has instructed officials to remain fully vigilant and proactive in the field to ensure all necessary preparations are made to effectively deal with possible waterlogging and flood situations during the upcoming monsoon season. She clearly stated that there should be no shortage of drinking water in any part of the state and that special monitoring must be done on the water supply system. She emphasized that all flood control-related projects must be completed on time so that no waterlogging situation arises during the monsoon.The Minister held a review meeting…