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Water conservation measures soon, says Minister

Staff Reporter

KOCHI: The State Government will introduce comprehensive water resource conservation measures, said Minister for Water Resources N.K. Premachandran.

Speaking after commissioning the Paravur Water Supply Augmentation Scheme (Chowara project) for North Paravur and adjacent panchayats of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA), Mr. Premachandran said the schemes would address the water shortage in the State.

The water conservation measures will also look into issues such as lowering water table, protection of water sources and rainwater harvesting, he said.

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