Madhya Pradesh to Table Bill to Stop Borewell Deaths
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Purpose of Bill | Prevent fatalities caused by open borewells |
| Uniqueness | First of its kind in India |
| Incidents | Over 9 borewell-related fatalities in the last 7 months in MP |
| Key Provisions | - Specific instructions for disaster prevention and response |
| - Identification of open/dry borewells | |
| - Heavy penalties for not filling or plugging borewells | |
| Accountability | - Landowner fined if borewell is on private land |
| - Department and officer penalised if on government land | |
| - Agency drilling the borewell will also be held responsible | |
| Legal Action | Criminal case registration under IPC sections for negligence |
| Citizen Involvement | System for citizens to report open borewells for preventive action |