- All irrigation installations like DTWs. STWs, MDTWs, RLI should be functional and in operational to save crop already planted. Pump sets, transformers, HT line wherever required must be arranged on war footing basis. WBSEDCL has been asked to mobilise required items, new transformers.
- Temporary Service connection for shallow must be provided by WBSEDCL for 30 days duration in anticipation of SWID permission at nominal rates of approximately Rs 2500 to 2600 per HP.
- DTWs installed under BCW funds, RIDF must be energised on emergency basis. WBSEDCL has been asked to clear all pending cases within this month.
- Paddy un sown area to be covered by alternative crops like maize, mustard, pulses (early Rabi). Agriculture deptt has been asked to prepare block wise contingent plan in consultation with Sabhapaties.
- NREGA works should be intensified in affected areas. Further fund is being released immediately on requisition. We have received Rs 2600 lakhs from the Govt.
- Block level meetings of Krishi Sthayee samity must be held immediately to take stock of functioning of minor irrigation installations inviting WBSEDCL also and take corrective measures.
- Drinking water arrangements through tankers can be made in Paschimanchal, if required in view of drought.
- Food grains supply under PDS must be reviewed on weekly basis.
- Provide additional water supply using pumpset to supplement water for Jute Retting. Agri Irrigation and Agri Mech has been asked.
- Sand bags and bamboo work in beels, khals, rivers can be done to check water for irrigation water and conservation. Life Saving irrigation can be provided if it does not rain. NREGA funds can be utilised for the purpose. Model estimates to be prepared and circulated from DNO end.
