In an effort to mitigate the impacts of increasing temperatures and limited water supply, the Jammu and Kashmir government has, beyond doubt, the water tankers program on a temporary basis for those days when the water supply is excessively low and this move has again demonstrated their commitment to the welfare of the people.
Such a scheme, along with the lack of concern for the condition of clean and sufficient water for the residents, who by the way mostly live in the areas that are dependent on seasonal rainfall, is also a sign of stagnation of government responsiveness to people’s needs.
Furthermore, this intervention carries even a heavier weight of commendation due to the fact that no additional water consumption should take place and the next Muharram period is still to come and this is a time when both, the family and the local community, have several religious and social activities, for which water is needed.
Of course, the answer in the water shortage crisis and the exigencies regarding the infrastructure that is extremely fundamental illustrates an administration that is not only focused on infrastructure services for the community but also that it has taken public sensitiveness in the area of culture and religion very seriously. This program provides care that consolidates public trust in governance.
Building trust in water supply systems that are set up is mainly short-term solutions that are supported by long-term supply infrastructure and service planning.
Within a given period, when water becomes scarce, these actions might be regarded as means to ease the burden.
One really ought to praise the government for taking steps to the servicing of the wells and thus providing water not only to the households but also to the schools, and clinics etc. in addition to this it is very important that the people who manage not only the present but also the future come up with the plans and acts be the first to implement them.
In the meantime, while Jammu and Kashmir is making strides, it is probably better to establish hope that the government would come up with good examples of anticipating and mitigating such glaring problems in the future.
Of course, the government is working to solve the problem that is most serious among all the water problems, while at the same time looking for solutions that will eventually have a good impact on the people and the economy, planning to implement the later part of the schedule.
