Karnataka launches statewide drive to eliminate unsafe open borewells

Karnataka is launching a statewide initiative to eliminate unsafe open borewells, addressing a significant public safety concern. The drive aims to identify and secure or seal borewells that pose risks to residents, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where such structures are common.

The initiative is part of the state's broader effort to improve water management and prevent accidents caused by open and unprotected borewells. Officials will work to map existing borewells and take corrective action to make them safe or render them non-functional.