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After completing public function of Krushi Mahotsav at Junagadh in Saurashtra, Gujarat Chief Minister on Saturday flew to Kutch where in remote areas hit by water scarcity she reviewed the relief works initiated by Gujarat government.

The Chief Minister paid visit to Gau Shala and fodder depot at Narayan Sarovar in coastal Kutch.

Narayan Sarovar fodder distribution depot covers 6 villages including Guhar, Kanoj, Sheh, Kunri and Tahera. Total 282 cards are issued. 81,200 kg fodder has been made available. So far 50,865 kg fodder has been distributed while 30,335 is available.

Cattle rear Dakshaba Surubha Jadeja coveyed her thanks to Gujarat government during her talk to Chief Minister for making available fodder at cheaper rate or Rs 2 per Kg. Another cattle rear Hanifbhai Ibrahim expressed happiness for availability of 20 kg fodder for his four cattle.

It should be mentioned that last year this depot had distributed 62.5 lakh kg fodder which was a record distribution.

The Chief Minister in a simple function held in this remote area of border district said Kutch is facing scarcity for last three years. Gujarat government has planned and implemented water supply here.

She said Abdasa and Lakhpat talukas have witnessed development works worth over Rs 200 crore. She said Narmada water will reach upto Narayan Sarovar in future.

Chief Minister worshiped cows and felicitated trustees who run cattle camp here.

Narayan Sarovar based Panjrapol has presence of 1288 cows. Handicapped and weak cows are also offered service here. The state government has awarded this Gau shala as best Gau shala in the past. This year it has received Rs 49.77 lakh worth assistance from government.

As part of scarcity relief, the state government has set up 17 fodder depots in Lakhpat taluka. 2078 cattle rears are provided fodder cards. So far 9.63 lakh fodder stock has been transported from Valsad. 2.46 lakh kg has been distributed while 7.17 lakh is available stock. While market price is Rs 14-15 per kg, the government is making it available at a cost of Rs 2 per kg.

Chief Minister during her review meeting with government officials stated that whenever some village needs water through tankers, the government must consider population of cattle in that village and water supply should be made available in that proportion and not just in proportion of human population.

– DeshGujarat