J. Premakumari, president, Mandya Zilla Panchayat (ZP), has instructed officials concerned to complete the modernisation work of the Chikka Devaraya Sagar (CDS) canal as soon as possible.
Ms. Premakumari inspected the works at Arakere near Srirangapatna on Friday and demanded that the Irrigation Department initiate steps to complete the works.
“The officials should make concerted efforts to discharge water to canals to help farmers start sowing activities,” Ms. Premakumari said. She also threatened to initiate legal action against officials responsible for substandard works.
Irrigation department officials were present.