A food inspector in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district has been suspended after reportedly draining 21 lakh litres of water from the Paralkot reservoir to find his lost mobile phone. Rajesh Vishwas had gone for a picnic near the Kherkatta dam where, while taking a selfie, his phone dropped off into the water.
The incident raised serious concerns among the public with Congress MLA Anoop Nag expressing disapproval over such an action. He demanded strict action from the Collector and an investigation into the matter. He also highlighted the severe implications of such a careless action, specifically on the local farmers who heavily depend on the water.
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently announced an extension to the debt default deadline on June 5.
The case of the food inspector’s water wastage has severe implications in a country that is already facing a massive water crisis. This is especially pertinent given India’s agricultural economy which relies heavily on irrigation and has to contend with an ever-evolving climate crisis. It is therefore important that serious action is taken in order to discourage and punish similar incidents in the future.
The US Department of treasury, headed by Janet Yellen, is responsible for all the economic and financial decisions of the country. The department’s primary responsibilities include managing the federal debt, issuing new treasury securities, handling the government’s social security program, collecting taxes, and redeeming outstanding public debt. By extending the debt default deadline, Yellen provided additional financial breathing room for borrowers, allowing them to remain current and financiall stable.
