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| Ranbir Canal tributaries-glaring example of official neglect | | | 
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 17: The iconic Ranbir Canal and its tributaries considered to be a major landmark of Jammu city and lifelines for common Jammuites in general and farming community in particular, is dying a slow death thanks largely to the lackadaisical approach of the authorities concerned, who are least bothered for their preservation.
Uncontrolled human activities which involve throwing off garbage as well as administrative indifference together are contributing to slow death of the historic Ranbir Canal as well as its several off-shoots, a part of Jammu's rich heritage for the last 108 years.
Plastic bags, other waste materials like rotten fruits and vegetables, poultry residue as well as debris can be easily found floating on the water body's surface as shopkeepers and inhabitants residing in the vicinity of the canal use it with impunity to get rid of discarded items.
Expressing dismay over the fast deteriorating condition of the canal, several locals residing nearby said that even the much-hyped Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and other initiatives are of no use adding that the cosmetic efforts put in by the authorities cannot change the fate of the dying canal.
They said that the canal has become a big dumping site as people have turned the water body to dispose of solid waste and directly pour sewage generated in houses. At many places, the banks of the canal are filled with garbage and filth, he added.
The dumping of garbage is not only affecting the health of the canal badly but it is also proving out as a peril for those who take bath in the canal specifically in summer season since taking a plunge in the polluted water body could lead to skin disorders as well as other ailments.
The glaring example of government neglect of the canal is the dilapidated condition of its tributary starting from Paloura near BSF Camp upto Pouni Chak area via Patta Bohri and Anand Nagar. It is startling that this stretch of the canal tributary is in shambles and even the desilting work has not been started till date.
"Such a pathetic condition of the tributary is nothing but the government’s carelessness towards its duties as this is the time of de-silting of tributaries of Ranbir canal but the authorities concerned are yet to initiate the process," said locals.
People expressed resentment against the unprofessional approach of the Irrigation Department as it has failed to maintain this small tributary which is very useful for the locals who take comfort from its cool and fresh water in the sweltering summer season. |
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