Telangana Government Appoints Special Officers to Tackle Deepening Drinking Water Crisis

Amidst the escalating drinking water crisis, the State government took decisive action on Wednesday by appointing senior IAS officers as special officers to oversee the situation until the end of July. Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari issued immediate orders to ensure the adequate supply of drinking water in both urban and rural households daily.

The appointed special officers have been tasked with visiting their assigned districts promptly and prioritizing efforts to address drinking water needs. They are mandated to mitigate the crisis effectively, closely coordinating with district collectors and state-level departments. Importantly, they are instructed not to take leave during this critical period.

The appointed special officers and their respective districts are as follows:

Irrigation Special Secretary Prashant Jeevan Patil for Adilabad and Nirmal districts

Director of Labour S Krishna Aditya for Kumram Bhim Asifabad and Mancherial

Health and Family Welfare Director RV Karnan for Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli, and Rajanna Sircilla

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Commissioner Anitha Ramachandran for Nalgonda, Yadadri Bhongir, and Suryapet

Tribal Welfare Secretary A Sharath for Nizamabad and Kamareddy

Transport, Roads, and Buildings Special Secretary B Vijiendra for Rangareddy, Vikarabad, and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts

Board of Intermediate Education Secretary Shruti Ojha for Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, Wanaparthy, Jogulamba Gadwal, and Nagarkurnool

Agriculture Director B Gopi for Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, and Mahabubabad

Archaeology Director Bharati Hollikeri for Medak, Sangareddy, and Siddipet

Senior IAS officer Surendra Mohan for Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts

This proactive measure by the Telangana government reflects a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of water scarcity and ensure the well-being of citizens across various regions.