Vizag to host int’l meet on irrigation in Nov
Visakhapatnam: The 25th Congress of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) discussed solutions to challenges faced by agriculture and allied sectors, designing new irrigation systems, management of water resources keeping in view future needs and other topics. Will go. According to Collector A Mallikarjuna on Thursday, the 7th International Executive Council (IEC) meeting of ICID will be held in the city from November 2 to 8.
While holding a review meeting with the officials here on Thursday, the District Magistrate told the concerned officials that there should be no mistake in organizing the 25th International Congress and the 74th International Executive Council Conference.
He gave details of the programs to be held from 2 to 8 November. Directing the officials to make proper arrangements, the Collector said that Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is expected to attend the conference.
The Collector informed that as part of the international conference, guests from 90 countries including top officials of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Indian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, officials and members of the Central Water Commission will participate.
The concerned officials were directed to exercise caution to avoid any errors in terms of security and management.
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Meanwhile, Irrigation EE Umesh Kumar told the Collector that around 300 guests will visit tourist areas including Araku and Tatipudi reservoir.
The Collector advised them to take appropriate steps after discussing with the police and revenue officials. He said that details of people coming from other countries and their stay should be informed to the police department.
City Police Commissioner A Ravi Shankar, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner CM Saikanth Verma, Joint Collector KS Vishwanathan and other officials were present.
The international conference will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
