Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh): The tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Gujarat, has been declared as 'water scarce', leading to a ban on digging of tube-wells and irrigation without prior permission, an official said on Tuesday.
In an order issued during the day, the district administration declared Jhabua as water scarce under MP Peya-Jal Parirakshan Adhiniyam, an official said.
"Public drinking water sources cannot be used for irrigation or industrial purposes without prior permission of the district administration. Digging tube-wells will not be allowed without prior permission. However, tube-wells of farmers will be free from these restrictions," the official said, quoting the order.
Violators could be fined Rs 2,000 or may face a jail sentence of two years, he added.
