Karnataka launches 'Borewell Suraksha Abhiyan' to eliminate unsafe open borewells
- Karnataka is launching a statewide safety drive to identify and secure unsafe or abandoned open borewells.
- District administrations and local authorities will survey vulnerable areas and submit detailed reports on uncovered sites.
- Property owners must properly seal open borewells or face strict legal action for non-compliance with mandates.
- The preventive initiative aims to eliminate fatal fall accidents, especially involving young children in rural regions.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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