Chikkamagaluru DC, CEO visits Kadur villages to take stock of drought situation

Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner Bhanwar Singh Meena and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Meenakshi Arya on Wednesday visited several villages in Kadur taluk to take stock of the drought situation with focus on crop status and drinking water supply to villagers.

To ensure that there is no shortage of fodder for cattle during the drought, officials inspected the sites proposed for fodder banks at APMC centers in Singatagere and Panchanahalli. The officials examined standing crops including horse gram, jowar, ragi and Bengal gram. A crop cutting survey was conducted in the presence of the District Statistical Officer and other officials.

In Niduvalli Gram Panchayat, the team reviewed drinking water issues. During a visit to the panchayat library center, the CEO ordered that motor pumps and drinking water supply pipes, which were stored in the library, were moved immediately. She also directed the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) to provide two computers and internet connectivity at the centre, which she said is mandatory. The team also inspected the ongoing lake development work in the village under the VB-G RAM G scheme.

While visiting Sakharayapattana Gram Panchayat limits, officers noticed that water was currently being supplied by tanker to John Sale Estate and Hosur villages. They discovered that the water level in three wells there had dropped sharply. The PDO has been instructed to ensure that the tankers deliver the required amount of water so that the villagers do not face any hardship. Realizing that the village was in dire need of an Anganwadi centre, the officials asked that a proposal be submitted for its sanction immediately.

During the visit to Chowlahiriyur, the officers ate with the children at the KP school and got feedback on the quality of food and arrangements.

Published – 11 Nov 2026 20:28 IST