Question : BORE WELLS AS A CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS



(a) whether open bore wells have caused accidents in various parts of the country in the recent past;

(b) if so, the details thereof for the past two years and the current year;

(c) whether any advisory has been issued to the State Governments and other authorities / agencies for prevention of accidents due to digging of bore wells;

(d) if so, the details thereof, including the reaction of the concerned authorities/ agencies; and

(e) the other remedial measures taken by the Government, State-wise, especially in Haryana in the matter?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.