Maharashtra's Water Conservation Ministry Faces Staffing Crisis
The Maharashtra Water Conservation Department, created eight years ago, is struggling with staffing shortages. Despite the approval to transfer 9,000 personnel from the Agriculture Department, only 2,000 officials have been considered, and no transfer has occurred. A potential restructuring and fresh recruitment may be necessary to address the issue.
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The Maharashtra Water Conservation Department, established as an independent entity eight years ago, continues to grapple with a critical staffing shortfall, having yet to receive the nearly 9,000 workers initially intended to be transferred from the Agriculture Department.
In 2017, the department gained prominence under then-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, thanks to the 'Jalyukta Shivar' initiative, which sought to enhance water availability through various measures. However, the promised staff transfer has not materialized, leaving the department under-resourced.
With no immediate resolution, department officials hint at the need for a comprehensive restructuring and new recruitment efforts to ensure the department's functionalities are not severely hindered.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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