Chandigarh, May 30- In accordance with the directions of the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has launched an extensive drain cleaning and desilting campaign as a major pre-monsoon preparedness initiative in a time-bound manner across the State to strengthen flood management and protect the public from waterlogging and flood-like situations during the upcoming monsoon season.

 

Sharing information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that working around the clock, the Department is making relentless efforts and leaving no stone unturned to ensure smooth drainage and effective management of storm water across rural areas. Senior officers are closely monitoring the progress of the works. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry is also conducting regular review meetings with senior officers of the department to assess progress reports and ensure that all directions are implemented in a time-bound manner.

 

The Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Sh. Anurag Agarwal has already issued directions to all Deputy Commissioners as well as the concerned Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers of the Department to regularly inspect the ongoing works and ensure the timely completion of 100 percent drain clearance before the onset of monsoon. In addition, officers from the Head Office have also been deputed for regular field inspections across various districts of the State.

 

The initiative primarily focuses on the removal of silt, weeds, vegetation, obstructions, and encroachments from drains, canals, and water channels so as to restore their carrying capacity and ensure smooth flow of storm water during the monsoon season.

 

The spokesperson said that as part of the annual pre-monsoon preparedness programme, the Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department has planned the cleaning and desilting of 716 drains covering a total length of 4,369.69 km during the current year.

 

The drain cleaning works are being executed through Departmental Machinery as well as through e-Tendering Mode to ensure faster and efficient completion of works in a transparent manner. The works mainly involve the removal of accumulated silt and vegetation to restore the carrying capacity of drains and minimise the risk of flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.

 

The Department has fixed a target to complete the cleaning of all 716 identified drains by June 20, 2026. The works are being taken up on priority to ensure adequate flood preparedness across the State well before the arrival of the monsoon.

 

The Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department reiterated its commitment towards safeguarding public interests, strengthening drainage infrastructure, and ensuring effective flood management through timely and coordinated action.

 

No.IPRDH/2026

 

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(Release ID: 2194)