Superintendent Engineer visits Pat Feeder Canal, directs fair water supply in Rabi

NASEERABAD: Superintendent Engineer of the Irrigation Circle, Naseerabad Division, Mudassir Zafar Khosa visited Pat Feeder Canal RD 418 at Mir Hassan Bridge. Executive Engineer Pat Feeder Canal Shamsul Malik Badini accompanied him.

Inspection of the canal system

He reviewed in detail the arrangements for canal water supply and for providing irrigation water to farmers during the Rabi season. Sub-Divisional Officer Abdul Zahir Mengal was also with him on the occasion.

During the visit, the Superintendent Engineer inspected various parts of the canal system. He obtained information from the officials concerned about water availability, supply and the method of distribution.

Instructions for farmers

He directed that all available resources be used to ensure that farmers receive irrigation water according to their fixed share during the Rabi season. He also directed that the distribution of canal water be monitored continuously.

Directing Executive Engineer Pat Feeder Canal Shamsul Malik Badini, he said the water supply and distribution system should be made effective in light of the orders of Provincial Minister for Irrigation Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umrani, Provincial Secretary Irrigation Sohail ur Rehman Baloch and Chief Engineer Canals Qurban Ali Jatoi. He said this was to ensure that no farmer faced injustice and that all entitled landowners received irrigation water fairly.

He said that timely supply of water in adequate quantity was extremely important for better crop growth and higher agricultural output in the Rabi season. He told the officials concerned to carry out their duties with full diligence.

He further directed that strict monitoring be carried out to prevent irregularities in canal water distribution. He said complaints of water theft or unfair distribution should receive immediate attention, and practical steps should be taken to resolve the problems faced by farmers.

The Superintendent Engineer made it clear that the Irrigation Department would continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that farmers receive water according to their lawful right.

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