Muslim Murasu, October 2012
Draft National Water Policy was published on 7th June, 2012. India’s share in global population is 17%. But its water resources account for only 4%. Many states are emerging as water-depleted regions. Basic livelihood issue of the people can be handled by properly maintaining water resources.
Drinking water problem in Tamilnadu is resonating as political issue. 13700 water resources are being managed by the government. But only 3474 of them have been recovered. Remaining are occupied. Tamilians have a fetish for encroaching on lakes, ponds, canals, streams and catchment areas. Tamilnadu receives adequate rainfall. A view from Anaikarai bridge near Kumbakonam during rainy days will make this evident. Water being washed away to sea can be understood. There is no effort for conservation. Vindictive politics of criticizing neighboring states of Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra and berating central government is brazenly carried out. In the 51 drought prone blocks, there are 338 rain-fed tanks that are not fully utilized.
Public welfare department has started showing interest in selling sand from 2.10.2003. Annual income is 188 crore rupees. Ten times this amount is spent for flood relief. 7 TMC can be saved by joining Agniyaru, Terku Vellaru, Pambaru, Kottaikaraiyaru, Vaigai and Gundaru. Only 5000 crore rupees is needed. Loss in a single day of strike or bandh is ten times. Trichy and Thiruvarangam face flood. 260 k.m canal is sufficient. Areas in Araniyaru, Vellaru, Muktaru, Maniyaru, Kosatalaiyaru, Pennaiyaru, Kedilam, Uppanaru, Paravanaru and Tenmalattaru come under flood year after year. Joining Tamirabarani, Karumaniyaru and Nambiyaru can provide a solution to drought stricken agricultural lands in Sattan Kulam and Tisayan. There are 23 flood-prone areas in Karur, Ariyalur and Perambalur. Kaveri and Kollidam are causing havoc. Instead of trading charges or showing vengeance and selfishness, rulers should come forward to conserve water reserves and utilize flood water in Tamilnadu.
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