New Delhi: Narendra Modi Friday launched the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative to enhance rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term water sustainability. The initiative will be implemented in 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across Gujarat, a PIB press release stated.
The Prime Minister launched the initiative via video conferencing from Surat, Gujarat. During the launch ceremony, he addressed the people and urged them to work together for the protection of water resources. He said that water can only be saved when its misuse ends, consumption is reduced, water is reused, water sources are recharged and contaminated water is recycled.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi stated that water conservation is not just a policy but also an attempt, a virtue, and a responsibility. He emphasized that it is the foremost among the nine resolutions towards a sustainable future. He said that water conservation efforts are turning into a public movement with the participation of 140 crore citizens.
The Prime Minister expressed his best wishes to the Ministry of Jalshakti, Government of Gujarat, and all the stakeholders in the initiative. He also assured the concerned stakeholders that the government will provide all possible support for the successful implementation of the scheme. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to adopt the mantra of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recharge, and Recycle’ to secure the nation’s future regarding water-related issues.