Drought review: Gadag DC asks officials to ensure drinking water, fodder supply

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Deputy Commissioner of Gadag C.N. Sridhar chaired a review meeting on drought relief measures in Gadag on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Deputy Commissioner of Gadag C.N. Sridhar has directed officials to take precautionary measures to ensure that people and livestock do not face shortages of drinking water and fodder during the Rabi season.

Chairing a review meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority in Gadag on Thursday to assess the availability of drinking water and fodder in rural and urban areas, Mr. Sridhar asked officials to prepare and submit taluk-wise lists of villages facing water scarcity.

He directed officials to ensure adequate availability of fodder and instructed them to inform the Deputy Commissioner before releasing water from reservoirs.

Mr. Sridhar also asked officials to ensure adequate supplies of water and fodder and directed them to expedite works under the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure tap water reaches every household.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 8, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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